Description
Learn how to make delicious Grilled Chicken Breasts with this simple and flavorful recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (optional):
- Fresh parsley or lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pound Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness, about 1 inch thick.
- Make Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- You can swap oregano for thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning.
- This chicken pairs well with grilled vegetables, salads, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
