Super Delicious Lemon Marinade for Chicken

This Lemon Marinade for Chicken is anything but boring—it's absolutely packed with flavor! It’s one of our favorite lemon recipes, made with fresh ingredients like garlic, lemon juice, and a mix of herbs (dried works in a pinch!). The marinade keeps the chicken juicy and tender, with just a touch of natural sweetness to balance out the zesty tang.

📝 Ingredients

• 3-4 chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally (about 3 lbs))
• 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1-2 large lemon)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1-2 large lemon)
• 3 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup fresh basil (loosely packed, minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
2. 2Place prepped chicken in a zipper bag. Pour marinade ingredients directly into the bag. Seal well and shake/agitate the bag to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinade for 8-24 hours.
3. 3Heat grill to medium-high heat (leave half the grill unheated). Grill the first side of chicken for 5-6 minutes until the edges begin to dry and change color. Flip and grill for 4-6 minutes longer. If chicken begins to brown too much, move the chicken to the unheated side of the grill. Close the lid and allow it to finish cooking.
4. 4Remove from the grill and allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve.