Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken with Charred Cherry Tomatoes

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Marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with smoky charred tomatoes for a bright, balanced meal. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 45 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 380 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: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a bowl. Coat chicken evenly and marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Brush grill grates with oil. Grill chicken for 6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: While chicken grills, toss 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar on a small sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until slightly charred and blistered.
  4. Step 4: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice and arrange over bed of charred tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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