Charcoal-Grilled Herb and Citrus Chicken

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced (for grilling)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (PT2H), ideally overnight for maximum flavor.

2. Prepare the Charcoal Grill:
- About 30 minutes before you plan to cook, preheat the charcoal grill. Follow your grill's instructions to create a two-zone fire; pile the charcoal on one side for direct heat and leave the other side empty for indirect heat.

3. Grill the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let it come to room temperature while the grill heats up.
- Once your grill is ready (about 400°F), place the chicken breasts directly over the coals (direct heat). Sear each side for 3-4 minutes until you see grill marks.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat and cover the grill. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

4. Grill the Lemon Slices:
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking the chicken, place the lemon slices on the grill over medium heat. Grill each side for about 2 minutes until they have light grill marks.

5. Serve:
- Remove the chicken and lemon slices from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Slice the chicken and serve with grilled lemon slices.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT2H30M
2 hours 30 minutes (including marinating time)

Total Time

- PT2H30M
2 hours 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Charcoal Grill Chicken
2. Herb Citrus Grilled Chicken
3. Grilled Lemon Chicken
4. Easy Dinner Recipe
5. Healthy Chicken Dinner
6. Barbecue Chicken
7. Summer Grilling
8. Flavorful Grilled Chicken
9. Chicken Breast Recipe
10. Herbaceous Chicken Marinade

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 1200 total calories for the entire dish

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