Lemon Marinade for Chicken

Name: Lemon Marinade for Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (or chicken of your choice); 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon (juiced {and 1 teaspoon zest if you want more lemon flavor}); 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped {optional}); 2 tablespoons basil (chopped {optional})

This Lemon Marinade for Chicken is my go-to quick and easy marinade for chicken. You can use this for grilling or baking the chicken.

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Total40 min
Makes6 servings
Calories228

Ingredients

6 servings

1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (or chicken of your choice)
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon (juiced {and 1 teaspoon zest if you want more lemon flavor})
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped {optional})
2 tablespoons basil (chopped {optional})

Method

1
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag or a large container. Add the chicken and refrigerate for two hours.
2
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3
Place seasoned chicken tenders on a baking sheet in single layer. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
4
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature of largest tender is 165°F.
5
Remove from oven and let rest in pan for 5-6 minutes before serving.
6
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

To grill the chicken, first preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place the chicken in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Per serving

Carbs5 g
Protein25 g
Fat12 g
Fiber1 g

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