Lemon Chicken Marinade Recipe That Elevates Your Dishes!
A flavorful lemon chicken marinade that enhances the taste of your dishes, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side on the grill or 20-25 minutes in the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This marinade can also be used for other proteins like fish or tofu.
- Marinating overnight will yield the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg