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Lemon garlic herb rubbed chicken on a white platter.

Lemon-Garlic Herb Rubbed Chicken

5 from 11 votes
An Our Best Bites summer staple! This garlic herb rub is perfect for grilled chicken and other meats, but is also wonderful rubbed on vegetables before hitting the grill.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • ⅓-½ cup herbs, freshly minced preferably a combo of basil, rosemary, and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4-6 tablespoons or more extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½-2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless (see note)

Instructions

  • Combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper. Add olive oil until mixture comes together like a thick sauce. If you have a mini food processor, you can blend the mixture until it becomes the consistency of a chunky pesto. Rub mixture over chicken and/or vegetables and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
  • When ready to cook, preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. Cook a few minutes on each side, turning only once, until a thermometer registers 165℉.

Notes

  • Also great on steak, fish, or vegetables!

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 680mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 58IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: BBQ
Keyword: bbq, beef, chicken, fish, garlic, grill, herb, lemon, Lemon-Garlic Herb Rubbed Chicken, marinades, sauces, vegetables
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $10
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