Lemon Herb Chicken
A classic dish combining the bright zing of lemon with fragrant herbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Massage the chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring they’re well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Cooking Space: Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or Bake the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill or in the oven. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve with Style: Plate your chicken with additional slices of lemon and a garnish of fresh herbs.
Notes
For a well-rounded meal, serve with roasted vegetables, a simple green salad, or quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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