Description
Zesty lemon garlic chicken marinade transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed delight. This easy-to-make marinade combines fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and earthy oregano, ensuring every bite is succulent and bursting with sunshine. Perfect for grilling or baking, it’s ideal for quick weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over chicken and ensure it's well-coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best results).
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F) or oven to 425°F.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg