Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts
Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts balance bright citrus with aromatic parsley and a hint of onion, producing juicy meat with lightly charred edges. The clean, vibrant flavors make it a versatile main for weeknight dinners or casual cookouts, especially when served with fresh lemon wedges and simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.78 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Working with one chicken breast at a time, place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, gently pound each breast to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- 4
Add lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano or parsley, seasoning salt, black pepper, and onion powder to a large zip-top bag; add the chicken and press out as much air as possible before sealing the bag. Gently massage the chicken to distribute the marinade. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- 5
Preheat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Place the chicken breasts smooth-side down on the preheated grill; cook, covered, until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 2011.09 kcal High 101%
- Protein 378.73 g Good Source 757%
- Carbohydrate 3.37 g 1%
- Total Fat 55.34 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 1.92 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.67 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3399.71 mg High 148%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 63.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 8.9 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tender Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Lemon Juice, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 2011.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Onion Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2011.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Tender Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 2011.09 calories and 378.73 g of protein, or 757% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3399.71 mg (148% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.92 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, 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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