Lemon Herb-Crusted Grilled Chicken

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A simple yet elegant dish featuring a crust of fresh herbs and lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pound 4 chicken breasts (6 ounces each) to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy pan. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lemon (zested and juiced), 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Step 3: Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), turning once. Rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.

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