Name: Grilled Rosemary Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast (300 gms); 1 tsp rosemary (dried or fresh); 1/2 tsp black pepper powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder/paprika; 1/2 tsp salt as per taste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp crushed garlic; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 cup onion (for caramelising)

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Grilled Rosemary Chicken is a delightful dish featuring chicken breasts marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon blend, then grilled to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is made with simple pantry staples, ensuring a quick and delicious meal.

Chicken and rosemary are a culinary match made in heaven, creating a flavor combination that’s both comforting and sophisticated. This grilled rosemary chicken recipe is a go-to option for those seeking a quick, delicious meal with minimal fuss.

The Perfect Chicken Marinade

When you’re short on time but craving a flavorful chicken dish, rosemary is your secret weapon. This aromatic herb, combined with paprika or pepper powder, creates a marinade that’s simple yet incredibly effective in elevating the taste of chicken.

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Recipe Highlights

Total Time: 50 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Marinating Time: 30 minutes to overnight

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

Versatility: This marinade works well with various chicken cuts, from breasts to thighs.
Quick Preparation: The marinade comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Weekly Meal Prep: This chicken recipe is made with minimum prep and is great for weekly meal prep. The chicken can be stored frozen marinated or cooked making this recipe great for busy weeknights.
Uses Pantry Staples: This incredible chicken recipe can be made with just a handful of ingredients that are easily available in the pantry.
Flavor Depth: The flavors are simple yet everything comes together wonderfully. The incredible flavor of the fragrant rosemary with the citrus and herbs makes this chicken recipe subtle yet very delicious.
Healthy: Chicken is high in protein and the simple marination with basic spices makes this recipe a healthy meal and a great keto meal.

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Chicken: Chicken breasts, thighs, or wings go well with this recipe. I have used boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe here.

Rosemary (dried or fresh): I love using dried and fresh rosemary for this recipe. Both taste exceptionally well but using fresh herbs does add extra flavor.

Red chili powder/paprika: I love some extra heat in my grilled chicken. Use paprika as per preference.

Salt & Pepper: Salt and black pepper powder or crushed for seasoning. Add as per preference.

Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is used for cooking the chicken but you can alternatively use butter too.

Crushed garlic: Freshly crushed garlic cloves is best for this recipe but store-bought garlic paste or garlic powder can also be used as a substitute for marination.

Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is used but lime juice can also be used. You can also use ready-to-use lemon juice too.

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How to Make Rosemary Chicken? Step By Step Photo Guide

1. In a small bowl mix all the ingredients for marination: Rosemary, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika (red chilli powder), black pepper powder, 1tbsp olive oil, and salt.

2. Take 2 whole chicken breasts in a bowl. Gently tap the pieces with a tissue (paper towels) to remove excess water.

Chicken breasts marinated in rosemary lemon and garlic marinade

3. Rub the prepared marinade on the chicken breasts thoroughly. Set this aside for at least 30 minutes. For best results, you can prepare this a day before you plan to grill the chicken. Marinate and keep the chicken in the fridge.

Marinated Chicken breasts on a grilling skillet

4. Heat a grill pan or large cast iron skillet and add some olive oil. When the oil is hot place the chicken pieces and cook on each side for 5-10 minutes on medium-high heat.

5. Carefully flip the chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes more or till the chicken is cooked and is golden brown in color.

Rosemary Chicken being grilled on a pan with oil

6. Remove the chicken pieces on a serving tray.

Sliced Onions caramelizing in leftover sauce from grilled chicken

7. In the same pan add 1 onion sliced thinly. The onions will absorb the left over juices and fat from the chicken breasts.

Rosemary chicken with caramelized onions on a black plate

8. When the onions are caramelized serve the onions with the grilled chicken. Garnish with any herb of choice, preferably chopped parsley or coriander.

Enjoy the grilled rosemary garlic chicken with mashed potatoes or some vegetables on the side.

How to Serve and Store Rosemary Chicken?

Serve the grilled chicken with some mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables. This is a complete meal and can be enjoyed with just some salad.
For keto options serve the chicken with cauliflower rice or salad with a mayonnaise dip.
Cut the grilled chicken into thin slices and top it with any sauce on a salad or rice for a complete meal.
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or store frozen in the freezer for up to a month.
The chicken tends to become dry after storing in the fridge so heat the chicken in a pan covered with a lid on low heat.