Grilled Italian Lemon Garlic (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy chicken grilled with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs for a tasty and light dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Marinade
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 lemon, thinly sliced and juiced
→ Main
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 170 grams each)
# Steps to Make This:
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Combine olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, optional red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon slices in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to mix thoroughly.
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Add chicken breasts to the bag, remove excess air, and massage the marinade into the meat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors infuse and tenderize the chicken.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 350°F). Clean grill grates to prevent sticking.
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Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill, discard leftover marinade. Position lemon slices on the upper grill rack or on foil beside the chicken to gently heat them for garnish.
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Close the grill lid and cook chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
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Remove chicken and lemon slices from grill. Serve immediately, optionally topping chicken with grilled lemon slices for presentation.
# Additional Notes:
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Marinating for at least 2 hours enhances flavor penetration and tenderness; a minimum of 30 minutes is acceptable in a pinch but less effective.
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Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.