Grilled Herb-Marinated Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Lemon

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon, served with a bright citrus sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh lemon juice 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: 70 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off 1 whole garlic bulb to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges have grill marks.
  6. Step 6: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve topped with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of roasted garlic from the bulb for a mellow, sweet garlic flavor.

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