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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Yumna Jawad
This recipe for grilled lemon chicken is perfect for a summer BBQ! The chicken is marinated in a tangy lemon sauce, then grilled to perfection. Serve with a side of rice and vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 6 ounces  boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup   lemon juice plus the zest for the lemons
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 4  garlic cloves pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon   pepper
  • parsley or cilantro for serving
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry and pound chicken if some parts are too thick. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minute
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade
  • Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and vegetables, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 5.9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword chicken recipe, easy recipe, grilled chicken, grilled lemon chicken
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