Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts
Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts are the highlight of summer grilling. This dish combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with aromatic garlic and herbs, resulting in a juicy, flavorful chicken that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for barbecues or family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and incredibly versatile. Serve it as a main dish, slice it into salads or wraps, or enjoy it as leftovers for a delicious next-day meal. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim visible fat from chicken breasts and ensure they are of uniform thickness.
- Cut shallow slits across the chicken for better marinade absorption.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, basil, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken in a Ziploc bag with the marinade for at least 5 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean grates.
- Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F/74C.
- Allow to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg