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-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon juice, fresh thyme 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
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 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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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.