Mediterranean Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in lemon, oregano, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper (5 minutes).
- 2
Add chicken thighs and toss to coat; marinate 10 minutes while you preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Grill chicken thighs 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 14 minutes).
- 4
Rest chicken 3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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