Grilled Lemon Chicken

 Grilled Lemon Chicken is a quintessential grilling recipe that’s very basic in ingredients, but rich in flavor! The lemony marinade is made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and oregano, which creates a tender and juicy grilled chicken recipe. Pair it with a salad, grilled vegetables or quinoa for a healthy delicious dinner any day of the week!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice plus the zest for the lemons
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 4 garlic cloves pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• parsley or cilantro for serving
• lemon wedges for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

• Pat chicken dry and pound chicken if some parts are too thick. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minute
• Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade
• Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and vegetables, if desired.