Grilled Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon and thyme, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce. This American Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon juice, and fresh thyme leaves 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
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill 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 golden with grill marks.
Step 3: While chicken grills, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 4: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the garlic butter sauce before serving.