Grilled Lemon-Tarragon Chicken with Garlic Butter Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh lemon juice and tarragon, finished with a rich garlic butter drizzle for a bright and savory main dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, fresh tarragon leaves 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: 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, chopped fresh tarragon leaves
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred with grill marks.
Step 3: While chicken grills, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and the butter is infused with garlic flavor—do not brown the garlic.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the grill and rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the warm garlic butter over the grilled chicken breasts before serving.