Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
This easy Mediterranean recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. The main ingredients are chicken breasts, lemon and fresh oregano. The cooking is mostly grilling. With 40 g of protein per serving (about 340 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 800 gchicken breasts
- 2lemons
- 2 tbspfresh oregano
- 1 tbspfresh thyme
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspDijon mustard
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, the juice and zest of both lemons, minced garlic, chopped fresh oregano, fresh thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Butterfly or pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Place in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until charred grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and any remaining herb marinade drizzled on top.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 40 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 6 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- In cookbook: Chicken Every Way
