Grilled Lemon Chicken

Name: Grilled Lemon Chicken
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 breasts chicken breast, skinless and boneless; 60ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

Succulent, tender chicken breasts infused with a bright, aromatic lemon and herb marinade.

15 min

Cook time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~450

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories · kcal

Protein · g

Carbs · g

Fat · g

Ingredients

chicken breast, skinless and boneless — 4 breasts
lemon juice, freshly squeezed — 60ml
extra virgin olive oil — 4 tbsp
garlic cloves, minced — 3 cloves
dried oregano — 1 tbsp
sea salt — 1 tsp
black pepper — 0.5 tsp

Method

1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2
Place the chicken breasts into the bowl or a sealable bag and coat thoroughly with the marinade, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavours.
3
Preheat your grill pan or outdoor grill to a medium-high heat.
4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the hot grill.
5
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C.
6
Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Why this works

The acidity of the lemon juice helps to tenderise the chicken, while the high heat of the grill creates a slight char that caramelises the garlic and herbs, resulting in a balanced, savoury, and bright dish.

Equipment

Mixing bowl, Grill pan or outdoor grill, Tongs, Cling film

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