Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts marinated in lemon and rosemary, grilled to juicy perfection with a citrusy herb finish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 2, 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
- 12 oz chicken breasts
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the marinade, turning to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on grill.
- Step 4: Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.









