What makes this grilled chicken recipe amazing? From its simple but flavorful marinade to the browned charred perfection, and perfectly moist first bite. We guarantee that this recipe will deliver a memorable piece of chicken!
This recipe takes 10 minutes to prep. 30 minutes to marinade, and 20 minutes to cook. Check out the video above to see how it is done, or read through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions below.
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Olive oil for grilling
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsps fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsps fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh Minced Onion
- 3 cloves fresh Minced Garlic
- 1 tso dried Basil
- 1/2 tso dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Italian Herbs
- 1/4 tso Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 tso Salt (To taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (To taste)
Cooking Steps
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl or freezer bag.
- Pierce chicken breasts with a fork a few times, and place them into the marinade.
- Marinade for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours before cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush it well with olive oil.
- Grill chicken on each side for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving
- 454 Calories
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Sodium: 222mg
- Potassium: 259mg
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Vitamin A: 300IU
- Vitamin C: 7.5mg
- Calcium: 29mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
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