Description
Learn how to make the perfect grilled chicken breasts with this easy and flavorful recipe. Juicy and tender chicken marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, grilled to perfection. Ideal for a quick and healthy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or dish, pour the marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken, marinate for 4 hours.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Leftover chicken is great in salads or wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
