Lemon Garlic Marinated Grilled Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525kcal
This Lemon Garlic Marinated Grilled chicken breast is flavorful, juicy, and the perfect meal for any backyard barbecue!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice about 6 lemons
- 2 tsp lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
- 1 head garlic minced
- 1 tbsp kosher salt more to taste
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 2 lbs chicken breast can marinate up to 4 lbs
- 1 bunch italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk until well incorporated
Marinate the Chicken
- Add the chicken breasts to a ziplock bag and pour the marinade into the bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts directly on the grill grates. Optionally, baste with any leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling.
Serve
- Garnish the grilled chicken with chopped Italian parsley and serve with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
Note on the nutritional facts: this is based on the listed ingredients and amount. Keep in mind, this is a marinade, some of it may be discarded.
If you're concerned about the sodium, you can always omit the marinade and season the chicken to taste before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2018mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1296IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg