Description
This Grilled Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices before being grilled to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breasts in a dish, pour the marinade over them, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts helps ensure even cooking.
- This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables, salads, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
