Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken

By Ellie

4 Person

145 Minutes

0 Calories

This Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and is so easy to make! Chicken breasts are soaked in a bright, garlicky herb marinade and grilled to perfection. A recipe the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Chopped fresh parsley , for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
4 cloves garlic , minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing grill
4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method

01

Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound thicker parts of chicken to even thickness.
02

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper).
03

Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour in olive oil mixture. Seal bag while pressing air out. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate 2 - 5 hours (rotate bag and move chicken around halfway through if possible).
04

Preheat grill over medium-high heat (to about 425 - 450℉).
05

Brush grill grates lightly with olive oil. Place chicken on grill, close lid, and grill about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken registers 160 - 165℉ in center of chicken on an instant read thermometer.
06

Let chicken rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley then serve immediately.

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 25 Mins
Cook Time 120 Mins
Total Time 145 Mins

02 Ingredients

Chopped fresh parsley , for serving

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried basil

2 tsp dried oregano

4 cloves garlic , minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. lemon zest

1/3 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing grill

4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

03 Method

Step 1

Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound thicker parts of chicken to even thickness.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper).

Step 3

Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour in olive oil mixture. Seal bag while pressing air out. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate 2 - 5 hours (rotate bag and move chicken around halfway through if possible).

Step 4

Preheat grill over medium-high heat (to about 425 - 450℉).

Step 5

Brush grill grates lightly with olive oil. Place chicken on grill, close lid, and grill about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken registers 160 - 165℉ in center of chicken on an instant read thermometer.

Step 6

Let chicken rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley then serve immediately.

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