Description
Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts are a must-try for any summer gathering. This delightful dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly grilled to perfection, each bite is bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, barbecues, or meal prep for the week ahead. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to complement salads, wraps, and grain bowls. Enjoy the freshness of summer with this deliciously simple grilled chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Spike Seasoning (or all-purpose seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Trim any visible fat from the chicken breasts.
- Score shallow slits crosswise into each breast for better marinade absorption.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, Spike Seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, sage, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a Ziploc bag or container; pour marinade over it and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 5 to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; drain excess marinade.
- Grill chicken top-side down for 3–4 minutes until grill marks form; rotate to create criss-cross marks and cook an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 4–6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with chopped parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg