With only 30 minutes of marinating time, this grilled lemon rosemary chicken is juicy, flavorful, and tender. Best of all, it can also be baked for year-round enjoyment of grilled rosemary chicken breast. It’s also low-carb and gluten-free.
Grilled Chicken Breast in Rosemary Marinade
Grilled Rosemary Chicken 🔗
Infuse lemony, garlicky chicken with even more flavor by basting it with rosemary branches dipped in olive oil.
Ingredients:
- 2 (3–4-pound) chickens, each cut into 4 pieces, backbones removed
- 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 1 lemon
- 12 rosemary sprigs, divided
- 10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large pinch smoked paprika
- Tomato Jam
Instruction:
- Arrange chicken in a glass baking dish. Drizzle with 1/2 cup oil and lemon juice. Coarsely chop leaves from 10 rosemary sprigs. Toss chopped rosemary and garlic with chicken to coat; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover; chill for 3 hours or overnight.
- Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Let chicken come to room temperature. Brush off marinade; grill chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, about 20-22 minutes for legs and thighs, 16-18 minutes for breasts. Pour remaining 1/4 cup oil into a small bowl. Dip 2 rosemary sprigs in oil; occasionally baste chicken with sprigs until cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
- Let chicken rest for 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cut lemon in half lengthwise, then cut thinly crosswise into half-moons. Add to chicken with any leftover basting oil; toss to coat. Serve chicken on a platter with Tomato Jam alongside.
FAQ
Is Rosemary good for chicken?
Unexpectedly, rosemary is a great pain reliever for your chickens. You can use some rosemary to make a salve, give your chickens fresh rosemary to eat, or apply fresh rosemary directly to a wound.
What is the best herb to season chicken?
Thankfully, a number of herbs complement chicken, including the following:Cilantro, also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and a favorite in Mexican cuisine; Rosemary; Sage; Oregano; Thyme; Marjoram; Tarragon; and Garlic.
How do u Marinate chicken?
How to marinate chicken breastsMix the marinade; butterfly the chicken; shake and coat; cook; serve; enjoy; ingredients. For a straightforward marinade that goes well with chicken (as well as fish), combine 6 tbsp lemon juice with 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 crushed garlic clove, and a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary.
How do you marinate chicken breast?
How to marinate chicken breastsMix the marinade; butterfly the chicken; shake and coat; cook; serve; enjoy; ingredients. For a straightforward marinade that goes well with chicken (as well as fish), combine 6 tbsp lemon juice with 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 crushed garlic clove, and a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary.