“Grilling means good times, good friends, and hopefully, great food.”
~ Bobby Flay
The Opposite of Dry Chicken Breasts
My summer recipe series continues with one of my favorites. It’s easy and delicious, creating chicken on the grill that’s both juicy and full of flavor. If you’ve disliked chicken breasts in the past, this recipe is about to change your mind.
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Rosemary Chicken Breasts (Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Wahls, Whole30)
- Total Time: 2 hours 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (takes 2-4 lemons, depending on size)
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (pressed)
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper (optional – omit for AIP)
Instructions
- In a large glass measuring cup, stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt (and pepper if using). Set aside.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and cut into strips.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl or casserole dish and pour marinade on top. Toss to coat well, cover & refrigerate 2-3 hours. (Don’t marinate longer than this. Lemon juice is a strong, fast-acting marinade).
- Preheat a gas grill for 10 minutes on high. Then turn heat down to medium and grill the chicken, covered, for 4 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Grill
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Credit: recipe photograph taken by Christina Feindel
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How would you convert this recipe to oven baking?
Hi Debbie. You can try 15 minutes per side at 350 degrees, but ovens can dry out boneless chicken breasts, so I don’t believe they would come out as tasty and juicy as grilled.
My 6 year old daughter and I made this for dinner tonight. It was simple and easy to make and absolutely delicious!
I love it when children cook! Thanks so much for sharing, Momma Jo.
I love rosemary chicken. YUM! Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist.
I think it’s almost impossible to go wrong with garlic and rosemary, and this looks great, Eileen! Thanks for sharing this on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday, I’ve pinned it 🙂
Yummy! That looks perfect. Could go for a piece. 🙂
Thanks for sharing at the hop.
Looks simple and delicious — right up my alley!
I just pinned this to my Recipes to Try board on Pinterest!
Although I’ve been known to occasionally take on a complicated recipe in the kitchen, I much prefer the simple & delicious!