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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic for Juicy Flavor

A quick and delicious recipe for Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce Coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce Optional
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For the Grilled Veggies
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Can substitute with bell peppers or zucchini

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, hot sauce (if using), lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Blanch the Asparagus: Trim tough ends and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  3. Assemble the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken and asparagus onto skewers, leaving space for even cooking.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Set grill to medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) and brush with oil.
  5. Grill the Skewers: Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
  6. Serve with Style: Remove skewers from the grill, sprinkle with chili flakes and parsley, and serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight and soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before grilling.

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