Description

Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts combine bright citrus, fresh herbs, and juicy chicken for an easy yet impressive meal. This recipe offers simple ingredients, flexible cooking methods, and expert tips to achieve tender, flavorful chicken every time.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped

1 tsp thyme leaves

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pound chicken breasts to 3/4-inch thickness for even cooking.

2. In a bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

4. Heat grill to medium-high, oil grates, and grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. Alternatively preheat oven to 400°F and bake on a rack for 18-22 minutes or pan-sear in a skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side.

6. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices and serve with fresh lemon slices and chopped herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grill, bake or pan-sear
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 400
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: lemon chicken, herb chicken, zesty chicken, grilled chicken, marinated chicken, easy dinner, summer recipe