Description
This Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender and juicy chicken breasts on the grill. Marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, these grilled chicken breasts are perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Marinate: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For best results, avoid moving the chicken too much while grilling to get nice sear marks.
- This recipe can also be made on a grill pan or an indoor electric grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
