Best Choice Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

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Marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection for the best choice dinner option. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, lemon, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness between parchment paper using a meat mallet. Trim excess fat and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 large lemon, then cut into wedges. Finely chop 2 tbsp fresh rosemary and mince 3 garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken in a shallow dish, pour marinade over top, and turn to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with reserved lemon wedges.

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