Grilled Chicken with Leeks and Lemon Rosemary
Grilled chicken is a great summertime dinner. Especially when you marinade in a lemon-rosemary mixture and serve with leeks.
Servings 4
Calories 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tsp rosemary
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 large leek trimmed and halved
- 1 tbsp butter shredded
- ½ tsp garlic minced
- 1 lemon halved
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 450F
- Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large stainless steel bowl
- Add the chicken to the bowl and turn to coat with the marinade
- Brush the leeks with the remaining olive oil and place the leeks, cut side down, on the grill
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes
- Take the leeks off the grill and place them on a large sheet of aluminum foil
- Sprinkle the leek with the shredded butter and minced garlic, then fold the foil over to create a foil packet
- Place the foil packet on the grill along with the chicken breast and lemon halves cut side down
- Grill until the chicken is cooked, about 5-7 minutes, turning at least once
- Serve by squeezing the lemon over the chicken and leeks and garnish with more rosemary
Nutrition
Serving: 1each | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg