Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken

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Marinating is a healthy way to add terrific flavor to foods. It also adds a make-ahead step to a recipe. Marinate the meat in the morning, then cook it at night.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total)

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel, finely shredded

  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 Fresh thyme sprigs

  • 1 Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, lemon peel, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

  2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon wedges.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
8g Fat
1g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 chicken breast half
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 53%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 5mcg 1%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Potassium 244mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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