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Lemon garlic chicken is an easy grilled breast chicken recipe. The lemon chicken marinade really makes this chicken recipe burst with flavor!
Grilled breast chicken recipe
When it comes to healthy eating, a grilled breast chicken recipe is usually one of the first foods you eat. A grilled breast chicken recipe is a lean, high-protein food that really helps you in your quest for healthy eating habits.
Plus leftover grilled chicken breasts can be used in many recipes from salad to soup. Many times I have made too much grilled chicken and the next day for lunch I cut up the leftover chicken to put on a nice leafy salad.
In a way, a grilled breast chicken recipe has multi uses. Make the recipe once and use the chicken twice!
Lemon chicken marinade
Grilled chicken can get boring. You need a marinade for the chicken to give it some flavor. There are many chicken marinades you can make from a BBQ flavor to Cajun.
I prefer a lemon chicken marinade. I love the citrus flavor that the chicken takes on. Lemon has this tart flavor that really compliments a chicken.
I really love my chicken to be flavorful. So I make the lemon chicken marinade the night before and let the chicken marinade in the lemon flavor overnight.
Lemon garlic chicken
Another flavor I like is garlic. Lemon and garlic are made for each other. Both are not only flavorful but also healthy as well.
Lemon garlic chicken is actually a very healthy recipe you can make. You have the lean protein of the chicken, and the health benefits of lemon and garlic as well.
Looking for more chicken recipes? Check out these recipes:
- Chicken Paprikash {Easy and Yummy Hungarian Recipe}
- Asian Chicken Slaw Wraps {Healthy and Delicious}
- Pesto Portabello Chicken Burger {Juicy Chicken Burger Recipe}
Lemon Garlic Chicken {Easy Grilled Breast Chicken Recipe}
Lemon garlic chicken is an easy grilled breast chicken recipe. The lemon chicken marinade really makes this chicken recipe burst with flavor!
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons choppped onions
- 2 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 -6 chicken breasts
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large plastic bag, combine the ingredients, except for the chicken, mix well.
- Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate.
- Add chicken to the bag to marinade.
- Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Drain and discard the marinade from the chicken.
- Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Baste with the reserved marinade.
- Grill 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times.
- Serve it up and ENJOY!
Notes
Can be made in the oven, bake at 350F, uncovered in a greased pan for about 60 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 271mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 38g
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