Description
Elevate your chicken dishes with this vibrant Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade, bursting with fresh flavors that promise to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- 2. Whisk It Up: In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, and dried oregano. Whisk until well blended.
- 3. Marinate Like a Pro: Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are well coated.
- 4. Let It Soak: Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for deeper flavor).
- 5. Cook It Up: Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill each chicken breast for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6. Serve With Style: Transfer grilled chicken to plates and drizzle with any leftover marinade. Pair with roasted veggies or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg