Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
This grilled lemon herb chicken recipe requires just 5 basic ingredients and you can use any combination of fresh herbs you like!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (see notes below if using chicken breasts)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs* (use hardy herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage, and oregano)
- 4 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
Instructions
- Mix the marinade. Combine the olive oil, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl (glass or plastic is best) and mix well. The marinate can be mixed in advanced and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Marinate the chicken. Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat, then add to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. (Because this marinade is high in acidity, I don't recommend marinating longer than 2 hours.)
- Prep your grill. Before using your grill, make sure to clean the grates of any food and debris. Lightly grease the grates with nonstick spray. Set the temperature to medium-high. Close the lid and wait until the temperature reaches 450ºF.
- Grill the chicken. Place the marinated chicken on the prepared grill, disposing any excess marinade. For 1/2-inch thick boneless, skinless chicken thighs, begin checking for doneness after 8-10 minutes, having flipped the thighs about halfway through (after 4-5 minutes grilling time). Always use a probe thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through to 165ºF.
Notes
If using chicken breasts: Butterfly them or pound them into an even 1/2 inch thickness before submerging in the marinade, then marinate as instructed before grilling for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
