Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade, transforming ordinary chicken into a juicy and flavorful delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare Your Chicken**: Rinse the boneless skinless chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. **Make Your Marinade**: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully blended.
- 3. **Marinate the Chicken**: Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- 4. **Refrigerate**: Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; overnight is ideal for maximum flavor infusion.
- 5. **Grill Time**: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6. **Serve**: Transfer grilled chicken to plates and drizzle with remaining lemon juice. Pair with colorful veggies or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg