Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Tuscan Lemon Chicken brings together the bold, aromatic flavors of fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon to create a bright, savory dish. With the juicy tenderness of chicken thighs, this dish delivers both comfort and zest, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or a flavorful addition to any meal.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag or large bowl, and pour in the olive oil mixture.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, turning the bag occasionally. When ready, drain the chicken from the marinade. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the chicken with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until it's fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve right away.