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sliced grilled lemon herb chicken breasts fanned across a white platter with charred lemon halves and fresh oregano sprigs, on a sunlit outdoor wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, wide horizontal landscape composition

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs, then grilled to smoky and tender perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat, then marinate at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight).
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  4. Grill the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through to 165F.
  5. Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay put.

Notes

Pound the breasts to an even thickness first so they cook evenly.