This delicious Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Recipe is great on the any grill for an easy summer meal that doesn’t heat up the house!
The best way to grill chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit depends on the specific cut of chicken you’re cooking. Guidelines for grilling different types of chicken:
Grilling Time
When it comes to grilling chicken, getting the cooking time right is crucial to achieve perfectly cooked and juicy results. The exact grilling time can vary depending on factors such as the cut of chicken, thickness, and the temperature of your grill. Here are the general guidelines:
- Boneless Chicken Breasts: Boneless chicken breasts usually need about 6-8 minutes per side, resulting in a total cooking time of around 12-16 minutes. However, it’s important to keep in mind that thicker chicken breasts may need a bit more time, while thinner ones may cook faster.
- Bone-In Chicken Breasts: Bone-in chicken breasts take a bit longer to cook compared to boneless ones due to the presence of bones. Plan for approximately 30-40 minutes of grilling time, flipping them occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chicken Thighs: Chicken thighs, whether boneless or bone-in, typically need a longer cooking time compared to chicken breasts. On average, boneless chicken thighs can take around 8-10 minutes per side, totaling 16-20 minutes. Bone-in thighs may need about 30-40 minutes of grilling time.
- Chicken Wings: Chicken wings are smaller and cook relatively quickly. Depending on their size and heat intensity, they can be grilled for approximately 20-25 minutes, turning them every 5-10 minutes for even cooking. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cooking Time & Safety
When it comes to grilling chicken, you actually cook by temperature instead of time. That’s because grills don’t produce even heating like an oven. The heat goes up and down during the grilling process depending on the wind, outside temperature and fuel.
Always use an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken meat.
Always cook chicken to at least 165 degrees F.
Grilled Chicken Recipe with Lemon-Herb Marinade!
Try this mouthwatering recipe for grilled chicken breasts with a zesty lemon-herb marinade that will leave everyone begging for more.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Grilled Chicken Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
For Gas Grill
- Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
For Charcoal Grill
- Light a charcoal grill and let the coals burn until they are covered with white ash. Create a two-zone fire by placing the hot coals on one side and leaving the other side without coals for indirect heat.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts over the indirect heat zone of the grill. Cover the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- If desired, during the last few minutes of grilling, you can move the chicken directly over the hot coals to get a nice sear and char on the outside.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
Serve herbed grilled chicken breasts with green goddess salad, or strawberry salad, BBQ baked beans, pasta salad or loaded potato salad, and soft sourdough rolls!
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Grilled Chicken Recipe with Lemon-Herb Marinade
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
For Gas Grill
- Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
For Charcoal Grill
- Light a charcoal grill and let the coals burn until they are covered with white ash. Create a two-zone fire by placing the hot coals on one side and leaving the other side without coals for indirect heat.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts over the indirect heat zone of the grill. Cover the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- If desired, during the last few minutes of grilling, you can move the chicken directly over the hot coals to get a nice sear and char on the outside.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
- Serve herbed grilled chicken breasts with green goddess salad, or strawberry salad, BBQ baked beans, pasta salad or loaded potato salad, and soft sourdough rolls!
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About Juliea
Juliea Huffaker is the creator of Farmhouse Harvest, and dedicated to teaching from-scratch cooking, sourdough baking, gardening, and food preservation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience she has preserved hundreds of jars of produce, mastered the art of meats and sourdough baking, and nurtured a thriving organic garden. Her recipes and articles have been featured across the web. And she’s passionate about inspiring others to embrace a simpler, self-sufficient life style.
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