Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken
Grilled chicken takes on bright lemon flavor and tangy depth from a simple marinade of lemon juice, vinegar, and vegetable oil. Dried oregano and garlic powder add an aromatic, herb-forward character, while salt and pepper round it out. Serve this easy chicken for a casual barbecue, family dinner, or warm-weather gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large glass bowl, mix lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic powder. Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
On the prepared grill, cook the chicken until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Periodically brush the chicken with the remaining marinade mixture while cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
On the prepared grill, cook the chicken until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 6
While cooking, brush the chicken periodically with the remaining marinade mixture.
- 7
Discard any leftover marinade.
- Calories 135.41 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 9.34 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 3.41 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.64 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.46 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 30.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 56.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.73 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Lemon Oregano Barbecue Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 135.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 135.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken healthy?
- Quick Lemon-Oregano Barbecue Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 135.41 calories and 9.34 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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