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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

This Greek lemon chicken features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection with olive oil, lemon, herbs, and garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Resealable Bag

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1.25 pounds thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Optional Garnishes

  • lemon wedges
  • parsley sprigs

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large resealable bag or mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to mix all of the ingredients together, or whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Add the chicken to the bag or bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for garnish if desired.

Notes

This dish works best with thinner chicken breasts. Leftover chicken will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2 months. You can also sauté your chicken in a pan with the same cooking time or bake it at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Keyword Chicken, easy recipes, Greek Lemon Chicken, grilled chicken, lemon chicken, marinated chicken
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