Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Juicy Tuscan Lemon Chicken infused with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, kissed with fresh lemon juice for the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with shallot, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl or a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, then pour in the olive oil mixture. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight, flipping the bag occasionally. Once marinated, drain the chicken.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Grill the chicken, flipping occasionally, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!