Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even 3/4-inch thickness.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all sides are coated.

4. 4

   Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 4 hours to prevent the lemon juice from making the meat mushy.

5. 5

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.

6. 6

   Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. 7

   Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices locked inside.