Herb-Crusted Grilled Chicken with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

Juicy chicken breasts topped with a fragrant herb crust and served with a zesty lemon-dill sauce that balances tangy and creamy flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh parsley, dried thyme 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup, chopped dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Press mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts.
2. Step 2: Place chicken on grill and cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Whisk lemon juice, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, Greek yogurt, and dill in a small bowl until smooth. Serve sauce alongside chicken.
4. Step 4: Garnish with additional dill and lemon wedges.