Description
This Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe is a perfect choice for a healthy and delicious meal. Marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection, this dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Make the Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bag, pour marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- You can double the marinade for vegetables or as a dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
