Description
This grilled lemon herb chicken is a quick and delicious summer dinner recipe that is packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: summer dinner recipes, grilled chicken, lemon herb chicken, quick dinner recipes