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Grilled (Top Rack) Lemon-Oregano Chicken

July 2, 2021 by zimmysnook Leave a Comment

An oval platter with four grilled lemon-oregano chicken breasts, a bowl of sauce and a village salad. Four wine glasses surround this platter.

Grilled lemon, oregano, garlic chicken served with a village salad. It is one of our all-time favourites and tonight I think it tasted better than ever because it feels like forever since we’ve made it!

Ingredients
  • 4-6 chicken breasts, skin on, bone-in
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 lemons, cut into, 1/3 inch thick, slices
Preparation

In a mini food processor, blend together lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, then slowly add oil while the processor is running to make the sauce.

Place the breasts in a baking dish or resealable bag and add 1 tablespoon of sauce for each breast. Brush or rub the sauce to coat each piece. Place chicken in the fridge (covered) for 30-60 minutes. Reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.

Four raw chicken breasts marinating in a tray.

Starting with a clean grill; preheat all burners on medium (medium-high) heat. Adjust heat to reach approximately 400°F.

Marinating chicken breasts are ready to go on the grill.

Arrange chicken breasts, bone side down (skin up), on top rack of grill.

Four chicken breasts just placed on the top rack of the grill.

Cook, with the lid closed, changing positions of the breasts twice, until cooked through, about 40 minutes (this will vary based on size and thickness of breasts, as well as actual temperature of grill). Remove chicken from the grill, when the internal temperature reaches 160-162°F.

Transfer chicken to a plate, pour a little sauce over each breast, loosely cover with foil, rest for 5-10 minutes. Internal temperature with rise to 165°F while resting.

Grill lemon slices, until grill marks appear, about 2-3 minutes/side. Serve each breast with 1-2 lemon slices and remaining sauce.

A close up of four grilled lemon-oregano chicken breasts with a bowl of sauce.

Cook’s note: I find cooking chicken on the upper rack (of a clean grill), takes the stress of flares up away. The occasional flame will add a little char and flavour. Also, the heat from the top of the grill will brown and crisp up the skin. However, if the skin doesn’t brown in your grill, put the breasts skin side down on the lower rack for 3-4 minutes, until desired colour is attained.

Also delicious using chicken legs! Cook legs to 165°-167°F, before removing from grill.

  • Prep Time: 10 Mins
  • Cook Time: 35-45 Mins
  • Total Time: less than 1 hour
  • Serves: 4-6

Hope you enjoy my Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken recipe! We would love to hear from you, please leave us your feedback in the comment box below.

Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine


Cooked on my gorgeous Hestan 36″ gas grill in Pacific Fog. Proud Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

Filed Under: Chicken & Poultry, Grilling In the Nook, Sauces & Marinades Tagged With: chicken breasts, chicken legs, chicken recipe, grilled chicken, grilling tip, lemon chicken, village salad

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