Grilled Lemon Chicken

Name: Grilled Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Grilled lemon chicken is easy to prep ahead, and when you're about ready to eat, all you need to do is fire up the grill. No matter who you're serving, they'll love the citrus in this flavorful main dish.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 258 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat.

There’s one word to describe this grilled lemon chicken recipe: "Yum!" It’s so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor! —Heather Erb, Milton, Pennsylvania

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