Description
Succulent rosemary lemon grilled chicken delivers Mediterranean flavors straight to home kitchens. Herbal notes and citrus zest create a simple yet elegant main course that delights dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsps fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine aromatic olive oil, bright lemon juice, vibrant zest, fragrant rosemary, minced garlic, and seasoning in a mixing vessel, creating a robust marinade.
- Transfer chicken into a sealable container, completely submerging the meat with the prepared marinade.
- Allow chicken to absorb flavors in refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes, with optimal results achieved through overnight marination.
- Prepare outdoor grill, heating surface to medium-high temperature around 400-450°F.
- Extract chicken from marinade, discarding remaining liquid to prevent cross-contamination.
- Position chicken on preheated grill grates, cooking approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using meat thermometer to ensure complete cooking.
- Remove chicken from grill, allowing meat to rest and redistribute internal juices for 3-4 minutes.
- Slice chicken against grain and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and juiciness.
Notes
- Optimize marinating time by letting chicken soak in the zesty mixture for up to 24 hours, allowing deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Try alternative protein sources like tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, adjusting cooking times and techniques to match the plant-based ingredient.
- Check internal chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- Enhance herb intensity by gently crushing rosemary between fingers before adding to marinade, releasing essential oils and amplifying the aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg