Mains· Mediterranean

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Name: Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 lemons, juiced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

Juicy chicken breasts marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs, then seared.

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4Serves

15mPrep

15mCook

30mTotal

EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make

servings

·4 chicken breasts~680 g↗ Chicken Breast
·3 tbsp olive oil~41 g↗ Olive Oil
·2 lemons, juiced~120 g↗ Lemon
·3 cloves garlic, minced~9 g↗ Garlic
·1 tsp dried oregano~3 g↗ Oregano (Dried)
·Salt and pepper to taste~6 gSalt

Steps

1Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
2Coat the chicken and marinate 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
3Heat a grill pan over medium-high.
4Cook 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temp reaches 165°F.
5Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips

💡Pound the breasts to even thickness so they cook through evenly.

Nutrition · 1 serving (~215 g)

🔥 Calories291

🥩 Protein36g71% DV

🍞 Carbs3.6g1% DV

🥑 Fat14g19% DV

🌿 Fiber1.0g4% DV

Sugar 0.67 gSodium 685 mg

Vitamins

Niacin16mg100%

Vitamin B61.4mg80%

Vitamin C18mg20%

Riboflavin0.22mg17%

Thiamin0.19mg16%

Vitamin B120.34mcg14%

Vitamin E1.9mg13%

Vitamin K12mcg10%

Folate13mcg3%

Vitamin A8.5mcg1%

Vitamin D0.17mcg1%

Minerals

Selenium43mcg78%

Phosphorus386mg31%

Magnesium56mg13%

Potassium625mg13%

Zinc1.4mg13%

Copper0.10mg11%

Iron1.1mg6%

Manganese0.12mg5%

Calcium33mg3%

Estimated per serving — for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

85/100

Grade A

Nutrient density31/35

Protein quality12/15

Fiber1/10

Healthy fats10/10

Bioactives15/15

Glycemic impact10/10

− 1 anti-nutrient penalty

Bioactives

oleocanthalallicinflavonoidslimonenerosmarinic acidcarvacrol

⚠ Moderate sodium

What's in it — ingredient scores

This recipe scores 85 / A — the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.