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Fresh Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Summer Vegetables

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A quick, easy, and flavorful grilled chicken recipe marinated in fresh lemon and herbs, paired with vibrant summer vegetables. Perfect for a light and satisfying summer dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • Juice and zest of 2 large lemons
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and honey if using.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated well. Seal and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. Prep the vegetables: Toss the bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
  6. Grill the vegetables: About halfway through the chicken grilling, add the vegetables to the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
  7. Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. Plate with the warm grilled vegetables and sprinkle chopped basil or parsley on top.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 4 hours to avoid toughening the meat. Flip chicken only once per side for juiciness. Preheat grill well for good sear. Handle cherry tomatoes carefully to avoid losing them to flames. If flare-ups occur, move chicken to cooler part of grill temporarily.

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