Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme
45 min.
4
381kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a dish that’s not only delicious but also healthy? Look no further than these Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a flavorful meal without compromising on your dietary preferences.

Imagine succulent, bone-in chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, aromatic thyme, and a hint of heat from red-pepper flakes. The combination of these ingredients creates a mouthwatering experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, grilling or broiling the chicken ensures a juicy interior with a beautifully charred exterior, making each bite a delight.

This dish is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can indulge guilt-free while nourishing your body. Whether you choose to serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite grilled vegetables, this chicken recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.

So fire up that grill or broiler, and get ready to savor the bright flavors of lemon and thyme in every bite of this delightful grilled chicken dish!

Ingredients

  •  chicken breasts bone-in
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • clove garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper black
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon red-pepper flakes dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • grill
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice with the thyme, red-pepper flakes, garlic, oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture.
  2. Grill the chicken breasts over moderately high heat or broil them for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and cook until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes longer.
  3. Variations: Try any dried herb you like in place of the thyme. Marjoram, oregano, rosemary, or sage are all good choices.: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of bone-in breasts. Grill them until just done, about five minutes per side over moderately high heat.: Use a quartered chicken instead of bone-in breasts. Cook the breast sections as directed in Step 2 and allow thirteen minutes per side for the leg quarters.
  4. Wine Recommendation: Red pepper can be difficult to pair with wine as it accentuates the bitterness of the alcohol. So, bypass high-alcohol wines and try an herbal, light-bodied sauvignon blanc from Collio.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein51.91%
Fat47.14%
Carbs0.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
21.723912998386%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.53kcal
19.03%
Fat:19.42g
29.87%
Saturated Fat:3.16g
19.73%
Carbohydrates:0.88g
0.29%
Net Carbohydrates:0.71g
0.26%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:144.64mg
48.21%
Sodium:412.12mg
17.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:48.1g
96.2%
Vitamin B3:23.62mg
118.08%
Selenium:72.49µg
103.56%
Vitamin B6:1.71mg
85.53%
Phosphorus:477.27mg
47.73%
Vitamin B5:3.24mg
32.36%
Potassium:852.21mg
24.35%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.56%
Magnesium:60.01mg
15%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.56%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.9%
Vitamin K:10.13µg
9.65%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.93%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.53%
Vitamin C:5.16mg
6.25%
Iron:1.06mg
5.91%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.63%
Copper:0.07mg
3.45%
Vitamin A:145.39IU
2.91%
Folate:10.45µg
2.61%
Calcium:15.78mg
1.58%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes