Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Breast
Translated from Portuguese, the language of the original page.
This recipe first appeared on reddit.com, in Portuguese. SeeMeCook translated it into English and added ingredient weights and nutrition.
Read the original recipeImported by Marcelo Costa on SeeMeCook
A juicy and aromatic chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner.
- Time
- 57 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and grill
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 680 g
- 55 g
- 60 g
- 12 g
- 2 g
- 6 g
- 1 g
- 8 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 850 g before cooking, which is about 210 g per serving.
Steps
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag (like a Ziploc) or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid.
Grill the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165 °F) (165°F (74 °C)) and the exterior is nicely browned.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For even more tender chicken, you can lightly pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even out the thickness before marinating. Do not marinate for longer than 4 hours, as the lemon acid can start to 'cook' the meat and change the texture.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 53 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
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