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    Simple Summer Chicken Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Need a fast and delicious protein to go with all the summer produce coming out of the garden this time of year? Try this recipe for ultra-quick grilled chicken breasts marinated in a quick Italian seasoning mix before you toss them on the rack.

    They’ll go well with almost any side – and if you want a special flavor, you could easily just add a quick shake of something else to the spice mix. Try them with a fresh coleslaw to stay with the summer theme, or just run out into the garden and pick whatever looks tasty!

    Simple Summer Chicken

    For anyone living alone, this is also the perfect recipe to make in bulk and refrigerate for the rest of the week or freeze for later in the month.

    Then instead of being tempted by delivery, you have an easy meal almost ready for you. Just pull out a breast or two to chop up over salad greens or use in another recipe like chicken vegetable soup (especially good when the weather gets colder).

    When you’re cooking anything as lean as chicken breasts, make sure to watch the grill like a hawk to make sure you aren’t overcooking: the marinade will help, but even marinating can’t work miracles.

    When they’re done, they should be just beginning to brown on the outside and not quite pink in the center, ready to add some easy protein to any meal that needs it.

    Simple Summer Chicken Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 30 min COOK: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts;
    • ½ cup lemon juice;
    • ½ tsp. onion powder;
    • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Simple Summer Chicken Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    2. Place the chicken in a marinating container (glass or ceramic, not metal) and drizzle with lemon juice, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic, and season each breast to taste.
    3. Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes.
    4. Cook on the prepared grill for 10 to 15 minutes per side or until cooked through.
    5. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.

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    Simple Summer Chicken Recipe

    Simple Summer Chicken Recipe

    Use this fresh and simple recipe to quickly throw some chicken on the grill whenever you need dinner in a rush.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 172 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
    • ½ cup lemon juice
    • ½ tsp. onion powder
    • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    • Place the chicken in a marinating container (glass or ceramic, not metal) and drizzle with lemon juice, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic, and season each breast to taste.
      4 skinless, ½ cup lemon juice, ½ tsp. onion powder, 2 tsp. Italian seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes.
    • Cook on the prepared grill for 10 to 15 minutes per side or until cooked through.
    • Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chicken, summer
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