Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken dish with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor (up to 2 hours).
- Use fresh lemon juice for best results.
- Check internal temperature—chicken should reach 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg