Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Veggies

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Juice + zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Veggies

  • Zucchini, sliced
  • Bell peppers, sliced
  • Salt & pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken breasts and coat well.
  3. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

2. Grill the Chicken

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

3. Grill the Veggies

  1. Lightly season sliced zucchini and bell peppers with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Grill for 3–5 minutes per side until tender with a light char.

4. Serve

  • Plate the sliced grilled chicken alongside the vegetables.
  • Add extra lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

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