Description
This Garlic Parmesan Grilled Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. Marinated in a zesty mix of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, the chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a dish, pour marinade over, coat evenly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance marinade with red pepper flakes for added spice.
- If grilling isn’t an option, bake chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
