Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender grilled chicken marinated in fresh lemon and rosemary, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce perfect for a Father’s Day feast. This American Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, and fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 3: While chicken grills, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned.
Step 4: Remove butter garlic sauce from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 5: Serve grilled chicken topped with garlic butter sauce, garnished with extra parsley if desired.