Description
This Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast is juicy, tender, and bursting with fresh flavor from a simple marinade of lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or summer cookouts, this easy grilled chicken recipe comes together with minimal prep and delivers delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner fillets.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, and kosher salt.
- Add the chicken and toss until fully coated in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours for the best flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 10–15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for 3–4 hours produces the most flavorful and juicy results.
- Always discard any marinade that has been in contact with raw chicken.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Cook the marinated chicken at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg