Description

This flavorful summer recipe combines citrusy lemon, fresh herbs, and garden vegetables for a vibrant grilled chicken dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues, it delivers bright, wholesome flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

2 bell peppers sliced

1 large zucchini sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 red onion sliced

Instructions

1. In a bowl whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

2. Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour in the marinade

3. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours

4. Toss bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper

5. Preheat grill to medium high and oil the grates

6. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F

7. Grill vegetables 6–8 minutes until tender and charred

8. Let chicken rest 5 minutes then slice

9. Arrange vegetables on a platter and top with sliced chicken

10. Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of lemon juice

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables

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