Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
   
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
   
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
   
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: lemon slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pound the chicken (optional)
   For even cooking, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
    
2. Make the marinade
   In a medium bowl or a resealable bag, combine:
   • Olive oil
   • Lemon juice and zest
   • Garlic
   • Herbs
   • Salt and pepper
      

1. Marinate
   Add chicken to the marinade and coat well.
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours (don’t exceed 4 hours or the lemon can start to “cook” the chicken).
2. Preheat grill
   Heat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
3. Grill the chicken
   Remove chicken from marinade and grill for:
   • 6–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness)
   • Until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)

1. Rest and serve
   Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley or grilled lemon slices if desired.