Description
Grilled chicken marinated with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, let excess liquid drip off, and grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
- Serve warm with sides like tabbouleh, hummus, or a Mediterranean salad.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, Lebanese recipes, comfort food, summer cookout, easy chicken recipes