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Four grilled chicken breasts on a plate, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
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Best Grilled Chicken Recipe

from kristineskitchenblog.com
A delicious marinade and easy tips for grilling make this grilled chicken recipe the best. Make these flavorful, juicy chicken breasts for dinner tonight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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