Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts

4 to 8 servings

20 min + 15 min–4 hrs marinating

Butterflied chicken breasts marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, then grilled until golden and juicy.

prepHeat outdoor grill to medium-high (hand test: 5 inches above grate for 3–5 seconds)
2 pounds / 900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts	Butterfly chicken breasts	Marinate chicken 15 min–4 hrs	Oil grill grate, grill chicken 3–5 min per side until opaque & juicy
1 large lemon, zest	Make marinade: zest lemon, grate garlic, squeeze juice, stir in herbs, oil, salt & pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups / 60 g fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, mint or combination), finely chopped
3 tablespoons / 45 ml olive oil, plus more for greasing grill
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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