Grilled Chicken With Lemon Marinade

A bright lemon and herb marinade makes juicy, flavorful grilled chicken.

Serves: 4  |  Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
3. Heat the grill to medium high and oil the grates.
4. Grill 6 to 7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Pin Tip

Throw away used marinade. It has touched raw chicken and is not safe to serve.

Food Safety

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, measured with a thermometer in the thickest part without touching bone. Wash hands, boards and utensils after handling raw chicken.