Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts marinated in fresh lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection with a bright citrus finish. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, skinless, 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Brush chicken breasts with the marinade, then place on a preheated grill at 375°F. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is golden brown.
- Step 3: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to lock in juices.









