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Lemon Chicken Marinade

This lemon chicken marinade is so easy to throw together, yet absolutely packed with flavor. Perfect for delicious grilled chicken!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating 4 hours
Servings 4
Calories 252kcal
Author Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

Ingredients

Lemon chicken marinade

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 lemon, zest only, finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (approx 20oz or 600g)

Instructions

Lemon chicken marinade

  • Combine all the ingredients together in a container or bowl that is large enough to accomodate the chicken.
  • Prepare the chicken breasts (see below) and then place in the marinade. Move them around to ensure they are completely coated all over. Cover and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to marinate.

Chicken

  • Slice through the middle of the chicken breast to create two thinner pieces of chicken that are both still the shape of the chicken breast.
  • Once the chicken is marinated, heat a large non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breast pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Be careful not to have the pan too hot as the marinade may start to burn before the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked it is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Chicken cut alternatives - We like to use chicken breast with this lemon chicken marinade, but it would also work well with skinless, boneless chicken thighs. 
  • Serving suggestions - You can serve this grilled lemon marinated chicken with your favorite side salads of vegetables. It would be delicious with a Caesar or Greek salad, coleslaw, potato salad, or roasted vegetables.
  • Cooking tip - Be sure not to have your heat too high when grilling the chicken as the marinade may burn while the chicken is still undercooked.
  • Lemons - Make sure you zest the lemon before juicing it as it is much easier! We like to use a Microplane to zest the lemon, you only want the yellow part of the skin, not the white part.
NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED. 

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 4.9g