Grilled Lemon Chicken
Easy ingredients make this Grilled Lemon Chicken so delicious and flavorful. Tender, juicy and cooked to perfection this grilled chicken is a family favorite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts approximately 2 pounds
- ¼ cup Olive OIl
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Stir together all the ingredients except for the chicken breasts in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag or a bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Then preheat the grill to 350 degrees F. Gently brush the grates of the grill with the oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per size until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Then remove the chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then it’s ready to slice and enjoy.
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
We use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
