Description
Grilled lemon-herb chicken with zucchini is a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for summer. The chicken is marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection alongside fresh zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add zucchini slices to grill during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately with grilled zucchini.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken for up to 4 hours.
- Make sure grill is well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup zucchini
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, healthy dinner, summer recipes, lemon herb chicken, zucchini recipes