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Fresh Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe with Zucchini

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring bright lemon and fresh herbs, paired with tender grilled zucchini. Perfect for summer dinners that are fresh, flavorful, and fuss-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon, plus extra wedges for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds or lengthwise strips
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped thyme and rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  4. Slice zucchini into ½-inch thick rounds or strips. Toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Lightly oil the grates.
  6. Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and grill marks appear.
  7. Grill zucchini slices for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred but still crisp.
  8. Remove chicken and zucchini from grill and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve with extra lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to ensure good sear. Marinate for 15-30 minutes; longer can make chicken mushy due to lemon acidity. Preheat grill well and oil grates to prevent sticking. Use tongs to flip chicken and zucchini to keep juices in. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after grilling. Slice zucchini about ½ inch thick to avoid sogginess. If zucchini cooks faster, remove and tent with foil to keep warm.

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