Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Spiced Herb Rub

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A savory grilled chicken enhanced with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade and a spice rub. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon juice, olive oil 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, coating thoroughly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken breasts from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  4. Step 4: Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken has a slight char, juicy and tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving, allowing juices to redistribute.

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