Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Zest, Garlic & Herb Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each, or about 1½ pounds total)
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ teaspoons lemon zest (about the zest of one lemon) - I used a little more zest than the recipe indicates
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 150g | |
| Calories 791 | |
| Calories from Fat 723 | 91% |
| Total Fat 81.79g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 2942mg | 123% |
| Potassium 195mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 5.57g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.27g | 0% |
| Protein 11.63g | 19% |
Reviews
March 17, 2012
I made this last night on the grill. OMG! It's was so good. I did add more lemon zest.
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