Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Sauce, a dish bursting with fresh flavors and aromatic herbs. Perfectly seasoned boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brushed with a zesty marinade featuring olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and classic Mediterranean spices like oregano and thyme, then grilled to golden perfection. The accompanying sauce—made with butter, chicken broth, lemon zest, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil—adds a refreshing, tangy finish that complements the smoky char of the grilled chicken. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family meals or casual entertaining. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a light, wholesome meal that's as delicious as it is memorable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2-inch.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil and herb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and chopped basil to the saucepan. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
Serve the grilled chicken breasts warm with the lemon herb sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
