Yield: 2/3 cup
Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
Prepare this easy lemon herb chicken marinade earlier in the day and enjoy delicious chicken hot off the grill for dinner!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Minimum Refrigeration Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Seasoned salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (either bone-in or boneless)
Instructions
- Using a small bowl or jar, whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Using a gallon-size ziptop plastic bag or large bowl, combine chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- To Grill Chicken: Remove the chicken from the bag; discard the marinade. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat grill to medium-high indirect heat. Grill chicken, covered, until a thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of a chicken, 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through grilling. (or about 4-5 minutes per side if using boneless skinless chicken)
Notes
Alternately, the chicken may be cooked in the oven.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used and are just estimates. We encourage, especially if these numbers are important to you, to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.