Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Boneless chicken breasts marinated with lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil, then grilled until juicy and lightly charred.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 4.0 gr Lemon Zest, 3.0 gr Oregano, 12.0 gr Parsley, 6.0 gr Salt, 2.0 gr Thyme

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Add the chicken breasts and turn until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Chicken Breast

    Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

  3. Step 3

    Clean the grill grate, then preheat the grill to medium heat for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, Grill Brush

  4. Step 4

    Lift the chicken from the marinade, allow the excess to drip off, and discard the marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook with the lid closed for 5 to 7 minutes.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Turn the chicken and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 74°C.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Transfer the chicken to a clean platter and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Clean platter, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: high

Keep raw chicken chilled, discard the used marinade, separate raw and cooked utensils, and cook every breast to an internal temperature of 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Raw poultry may contain harmful bacteria.
  • Used marinade and utensils can cause cross-contamination.
  • Chicken breasts may cook unevenly when their thickness varies.