Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Recipe
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken is marinated with garlic, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.Grill for just 10–12 minutes until perfectly juicy.An easy, healthy chicken dinner for weeknights and barbecues.
Ingredients
- 6 –8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or shallow container.
- Add the olive oil, crushed garlic, black pepper, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, and rosemary.
- Seal the bag and massage the marinade until every piece of chicken is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
- Grill the Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
- Serve with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, rice, or a crisp green salad.
- For extra citrus flavor, add additional lemon zest after grilling.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.