How to Make Chicken for Weight Loss - Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
To make chicken for weight loss, you want recipes that are low in calories but high in nutrients, and avoid excessive fats, sugars, and unhealthy ingredients. With this in mind, We love making this Grilled lemon herb chicken recipe. Its got a great balance of flavors, is easy to make with just a few minutes of prep.
Equipment
- large glass bowl
- Whisk
- Cooking tongs
- Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons zested and juiced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.2 lemons, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper
- Score chicken breast about an half an inch (1 cm) deep and 1 inch (2cm) apart.2 boneless
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
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Notes
Cooking Tips:
- Use chicken breasts that are not too large, aim for around 7-9 oz. (200-250 grams) per breast. If the breasts are more than 2 inches thick, they will take longer to cook.
- To check if the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 °F (73.9 °C).
- Scoring the chicken breast meat on one side helps the marinade penetrate the meat and it also helps the breast meat cook more evenly.
- Aim for a 3:1 oil-to-acid ratio for the marinade, it will make the chicken marinade more flavorful.