Description
When you cook grilled chicken breasts, you get juicy, flavorful meat that works perfectly for any meal you’re planning. Simple seasoning and proper heat give you tender results that make dinnertime easier for your family.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl, whisking everything together until the mixture is smooth.
- Place your 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure each piece gets fully coated.
- Seal your bag or cover the dish and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours so the flavors can soak in.
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F, and let it get hot before you add the chicken.
- Take your chicken out of the marinade and discard what’s left in the container, then place the breasts on the grill.
- Cook each breast for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving it around, which helps develop those nice grill marks.
- Flip your chicken over and grill the other side for another 6 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer your grilled chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute throughout each piece before serving.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but going up to 4 hours really deepens the flavor without drying out the meat.
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before grilling so it gets a nice golden crust instead of steaming on the grill.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that your chicken reaches 165°F inside—this takes the guesswork out and keeps it juicy rather than overcooked.
- Skip the marinade on the grill itself and discard it after marinating, since it’s been in contact with raw chicken and won’t add anything but safety concerns to your cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Grilled Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg