Lemon herb chicken is light and fresh, perfect to pull off the grill on a hot day. We use fresh parsley, fresh oregano, lemon zest, fresh garlic, and olive oil to give the chicken breast a bright burst of flavor.
This lemon herb chicken recipe uses boneless, skinless, breasts. We usually prefer to eat chicken thighs, but changed it up on this one. I like to butterfly the chicken breasts so that the thickness of the breast filets are uniform and thin (less than one inch). You could use a meat mallet to pound your chicken into uniform thickness. However, we find using a quality chef’s knife is easier and results in a cleaner piece of chicken.
Grilling is the best method for this chicken to get those beautiful grill marks. If you don’t have a grill, don’t worry. You can still cook this indoors on a 10″ skillet. The skillet will still get you a great sear. Having the chicken nice and thin will allow for a quick indoor cooking method.
You could serve this lemon herb chicken in so many different ways. Our favorite way is served simply with grilled or air-fried vegetables. You could also amp up the carbs and serve them along with quinoa, pasta, potatoes, or rice.
Lemon Herb Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, boneless & skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about three lemons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, grated (about 3 cloves)
Instructions
- Butterfly cut your chicken breast so they are uniform in thickness and it allows for quick cooking.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lemon zest, oregano, parsley, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Spread the mixture evenly over all of the chicken breasts on both sides. Lightly rub into the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag and add the remaining oil. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours
- Cook the chicken on a grill or a skillet until fully cooked through. About 8-10 minutes total.
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