Garlic and lemon not only make this rosemary chicken breast recipe tasty but also packs 30 g of protein per 218 calorie serving
Happy Autumn, friends! Are you as excited for Fall as I am?? As I’ve said before, Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The fashion, the apples, the air, the leaves.. you name it, I love it.
If you think we stop grilling once September arrives, you’re dead wrong. Until our grill is covered with snow, I will be out there grilling this tender, juicy rosemary chicken recipe.
Getting ahead with easy, make-ahead meals is the name of the game, my friends. Make extra chicken and use the leftovers on salads, wrapped in a pita with hummus or for quick and easy taco night.
No matter how you choose to enjoy it, be sure to add this rosemary chicken to your regular rotation. With just 218 calories and over 30g protein per serving, it’s the perfect addition to any dinner plate.
Your fork is waiting.
Recipe substitutions:
If you’re looking to give these chicken breasts a southwestern twist to them substitute cilantro for rosemary and limes for lemons. If you’re looking for a sheet pan dinner try my Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes
Rosemary Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless (about six oz each))
- 2 lemons (juice and zest of both)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rosemary (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag.
- Using a microplane, zest both lemons over a small bowl.
- Add juice of both lemons along with all remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Pre-heat grill pan or grill over high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temp reads 165 degrees or higher.
- Serve chicken breasts whole or sliced.
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Angus Rose
Absolutely lovely. So quick, so simple and so tasty. My kids love it.
Is it on Yummly?
Liz DellaCroce
I’m not sure! I hope you love it tho!
Linda
I just made this tonight. It was so easy and so delicious and flavorful!!! I will definitely be making this throughout the summer!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Linda! Let me know what other recipes you try!
Elaine
This is a flavorful recipe. I ate one the night I prepared them, one cold the next day and one reheated today. They were all good. I’m making more soon. Great recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
Great minds think alike – we had this for dinner TONIGHT Elaine!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Kitty
Last night I wanted chicken with a southwestern twist, so I substituted cilantro for rosemary and limes for lemons. It was great! I will do rosemary and lemon soon.
Liz DellaCroce
I love cilantro – what an amazing idea!
A New York Foodie
This looks great….I make a chicken dish that is very similar. Really like your blog a lot!!
Bree
You somehow made chicken amazing-woo hoo! :)
The Lemon Bowl
Thank you so much Bree!!
keekee
I made these chicken fingers tonight for dinner. They were sublime. I am glad that I found you on MYFOODDIARY. I can not wait to try another recipe tomorrow night.
:)
Liz DellaCroce
That is music to my ears – I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for finding me and good luck on your journey with My Food Diary!
lauren kelly
This looks amazing!!
Mama's Gotta Bake
Yes, you did have me at lemon and garlic!
The Lemon Bowl
I knew it!! :-)