Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade infuses your chicken with vibrant citrus and savory garlic flavors, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make marinade uses fresh ingredients to elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests at summer barbecues. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have tender, juicy chicken bursting with flavor that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well-coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 467mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg