Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring a quick and easy herb marinade. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal, this recipe uses fresh herbs and garlic to enhance the natural taste of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- â…“ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme, and basil)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…› teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Check the thickness of your chicken breasts. If needed, slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces, or place the breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound them to an even thinness to ensure even cooking.
- Make the marinade: Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh herbs, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour the marinade into a sealable plastic bag or a large dish, then add the chicken breasts. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, approximately 450-500°F, ensuring it’s clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through to achieve even cooking and nice grill marks.
- Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use any combination of fresh herbs depending on your preference or what you have available.
- Marinating the chicken for longer (up to 8 hours) will enhance the flavor, but avoid going beyond 12 hours to prevent texture changes.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan or bake it in the oven at 425°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling helps retain juices for a moist and tender bite.
- Serving suggestion: pair with a fresh salad, grilled vegetables, or a light couscous for a balanced meal.
