Google's Perfectly Crispy Lemon Herb Chicken
Marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, then grilled to golden perfection with a honey-glaze finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 thin slices lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a shallow dish; add 4 chicken breasts and coat evenly, then marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F); place chicken on grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting with 1 tbsp honey during the last 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Transfer chicken to a plate, top each piece with 1 lemon slice, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
