{"id":66,"date":"2026-08-11T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=66"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:03:00","slug":"lemon-herb-grilled-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=66","title":{"rendered":"Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Served with Salad and Baguette Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tender, juicy grilled chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, paired with a crisp salad and warm baguette for a wholesome, satisfying meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 High in protein and packed with nutrients
\u2713 Fresh, zesty lemon and herb flavours
\u2713 Grilled, not fried \u2014 light yet satisfying
\u2713 Perfect for a balanced everyday meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 mins
Marination:<\/strong> 30 mins
Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 mins
Serves:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Chicken breast, boneless \u2014 120 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lemon juice \u2014 1 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dried oregano \u2014 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dried basil \u2014 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dried rosemary \u2014 \u00bc tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Garlic powder \u2014 \u00bc tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Black pepper, crushed \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive oil \u2014 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Lettuce, chopped \u2014 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cherry tomatoes \u2014 4\u20135<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cucumber \u2014 4 slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Red onion \u2014 4\u20135 rings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Yellow bell pepper \u2014 \u00bd, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Black olives \u2014 3\u20134<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Olive oil \u2014 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lemon juice \u2014 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt & pepper \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      To Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Baguette bread \u2014 2 slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fresh herbs \u2014 optional, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Prepare the Chicken<\/strong>
        In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, oregano, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the chicken breast and coat well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Marinate<\/strong>
        Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Grill the Chicken<\/strong>
        Heat a grill pan. Cook the chicken over medium heat for 6\u20137 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 75\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Rest & Slice<\/strong>
        Remove from the heat and allow the chicken to rest for 2\u20133 minutes. Slice into strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Prepare the Salad<\/strong>
        Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then toss well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6. Assemble<\/strong>
        Arrange the salad on a plate. Place the grilled chicken slices alongside or over the salad and serve with toasted baguette slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Nutrition per Serving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Calories:<\/strong> ~387 kcal
        Protein:<\/strong> ~39 g
        Carbs:<\/strong> ~26 g
        Fat:<\/strong> ~11 g
        Fiber:<\/strong> ~5 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Ipshita\u2019s Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This meal is high in protein, full of fibre and healthy fats \u2014 a perfect choice for a balanced and satisfying everyday lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Do not overcook the chicken. Grill it only until just cooked through to keep it juicy and tender. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Light, flavourful & perfectly balanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Served with Salad and Baguette Bread Tender, juicy grilled chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, paired with a crisp salad and warm baguette for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Recipe Highlights \u2713 High in protein and packed with nutrients\u2713 Fresh, zesty lemon and herb flavours\u2713 Grilled, not fried \u2014 light yet satisfying\u2713 Perfect for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions\/69"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/67"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}