Grilled Lemon Chicken
Simple, quick and packed with flavor…so simple and oh, so good! Make a double batch and enjoy the chicken with fresh veggies for dinner and then have extra for chicken salad, sandwiches or in pasta.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon - sliced
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon - quartered
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a large zip top bag along with sliced lemon and thyme. Pour olive oil mixture over chicken. Seal bag and place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Heat grill to medium high heat. Place chicken on grill and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from grill and tent with foil. Place lemon wedges on grill. Cook until seared on each side.
- Remove lemons from the grill and squeeze them over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Instructions For Cooking In The Oven
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a baking sheet. Roast the chicken for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and slightly golden on the top. I do recommend using an instant-read thermometer. The chicken is done when the temperature reaches 165 in the thickest part of the breast.