Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken

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This simple, sensational marinade and sauce for grilled chicken is made with lemon, garlic, rosemary, and butter. Separate the marinade into thirds: 1/3 for marinating, 1/3 for basting, and 1/3 for topping.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 23 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup fresh rosemary

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a food processor, blend butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice together. Pour 1/3 of the blended mixture into a small bowl for marinade. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside.

  2. Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Rub chicken breasts with marinade. Place chicken breasts on a platter, cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer half of the reserved rosemary and lemon mixture into a bowl for basting. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside for topping cooked chicken.

  4. Cook chicken breasts on hot grill, basting with rosemary and lemon basting mixture, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the grill, and top with remaining rosemary and lemon mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331 Calories
18g Fat
2g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 221mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 40g 79%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 474mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.