Juicy Lemon Herbed Chicken

A quintessential Mediterranean-inspired staple designed for simplicity and nutritional punch. It combines a savory sautéed base of shallots, garlic, and peppercorns with a bright, citrusy herb marinade of fresh parsley and dill. This dish delivers layers of flavor.

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword citrus herb chicken, easy grilled chicken, gluten free chicken, healthy chicken breast, healthy meal prep, high protein meal prep, lemon herb grilled chicken, lemon herb marinade, low carb dinner, mediterranean grilled chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinade 30

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 190

Author Racheal Salazar

Equipment

Indoor or Outdoor Grill

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
2 shallots chopped
3 clove garlic chopped
1 tsp pepper corn
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup parsley chopped, fresh
1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
1 lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, parsley, and dill. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the herb marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the lemon's acid to tenderize the meat while the herbs infuse into the chicken.
Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165.
Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This keeps the juices locked in, ensuring every high-protein bite is tender.
While the chicken cools, in a medium-high frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped shallots, peppercorns, and garlic. Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are a beautiful golden brown and fragrant.
Place shallot mixture on top before slicing.

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