How to Make Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of rosemary and lemon grilling on a warm summer day. The combination of these two flavors is not only refreshing and bright, but also adds a depth of flavor to grilled chicken that is absolutely irresistible. If you're looking for a simple and delicious recipe that will impress your friends and family at your next barbecue, look no further than this Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken recipe.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup fresh rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 23 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • In a food processor, blend butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice together. Pour 1/3 of the blended mixture into a small bowl for marinade. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside.
  • Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Rub chicken breasts with marinade. Place chicken breasts on a platter, cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer half of the reserved rosemary and lemon mixture into a bowl for basting. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside for topping cooked chicken.
  • Cook chicken breasts on hot grill, basting with rosemary and lemon basting mixture, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the grill, and top with remaining rosemary and lemon mixture.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 474mg