Grilled Chicken Breast
from kristineskitchenblog.com
A delicious marinade and easy tips for grilling make this grilled chicken recipe the very best! I like to serve this grilled chicken with our favorite summer side dishes, like pasta salad and cucumber tomato salad. It's also perfect for slicing up and adding to a main dish salad or pasta. See more serving ideas in the post above!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Marinate30 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258kcal
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top plastic bag and pound them using a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are an even thickness, about ½-inch thick.
Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal the bag, and place it in a baking dish (in case of leaks). Turn the bag to coat all parts of the chicken. Place chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Clean the grates of a gas or charcoal grill (or use an indoor grill pan). Oil the grill grates and heat the grill to medium high (375-450 degrees F).
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard extra marinade. Grill chicken for 5-8 minutes per side, until cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F. For the best grill marks and juicy chicken, begin cooking the chicken on a hotter part of the grill for a few minutes and then move it to lower heat to finish cooking through.
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve chicken right away or refrigerate to use for lunches, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, etc. throughout the week. Cooked chicken can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Nutrition information assumes all of the marinade will be consumed, which it will not be.
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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