Zesty Lemon Chicken Marinade
This simple 3-ingredient zesty lemon chicken marinade yields perfectly juicy and flavorful grilled chicken every time. Serve it for dinner or use it for sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more!
Equipment
- Cast iron grill pan optional
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ lbs chicken breast trimmed
Instructions
- Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and chicken in a bowl and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Finally, grill chicken using your preferred method. We like to make grilled chicken on our cast iron grill pan - cook it over medium-high heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping every 3 minutes, until done.
- Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving immediately. Otherwise, let cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Notes on grilling chicken: Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, the cook time will vary. Flip the chicken every 3 minutes and once it seems close to done (charred on both sides and slightly golden skin), check the internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer. This tool is so helpful to avoid overcooking chicken and drying it out!
Storing & reheating leftovers: Store this zesty lemon chicken in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply warm through in a frying pan over medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes.
Serving suggestions: This chicken is so versatile, you can use it in any of your favorite sandwiches, wraps, salads, burrito bowls, and more! When we meal prep this chicken, we like to let it cool and slice it into bite-size pieces before storing it away. That way, it's already prepped and ready to go for an easy lunch.
A plate of zesty lemon marinated chicken also makes a great healthy dinner with a side of brown rice, vegetables, and hummus!
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
