Look no further for the best grilled chicken marinade recipe! It’s so easy and healthy and produces no-fail moist and delicious grilled chicken. This easy chicken recipe can be enjoyed with any vegetable for a quick weeknight meal. Use up any left overs in a salad or sandwich the next day!
Once upon a time, I had an outdoor grill that was hooked up to the gas line – just turned it on any time, no worries of running out of gas. Grill, grill, grill. Those were the days.
The way our house is now, it would cost a lot of money to make that set up happen. So, I suffer through using propane tanks. And I go through a lot of them. Such a pain. #firstworldproblems
I grill a lot. Mostly ribs, burgers, brats, shrimp, and chicken. Wait, I guess that covers most things!
I think everyone should have a good basic grilled chicken recipe in their arsenal. This one is mine.
Garlic, herbs, lemon. It’s honestly all you need to season most food, really!
Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe Notes
- I recommend marinating for 4 hours, or even overnight for the best flavor, but just 1 hour is fine, if you’re in a pinch.
- Fresh herbs are ideal in this recipe, but a mixture of 2 1/2 teaspoons (total) dried Italian herbs can be substituted for the fresh.
- To give it some kick, you could add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Whisk in a few teaspoons of mustard, to add some tang.
- Save left over cooked chicken the next day for chicken salad or sandwiches!
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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Lemon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in-between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, pound out to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Place chicken in a large resealable ziploc bag. Add all the other ingredients and massage to evenly coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but ideally four.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high. Clean and oil the hot grill grates. Place chicken directly on grill and cook for 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°F
- Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve!
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Ruthie says
Perfectly delicious!!
April says
This was so delicious! I just planted new herbs and this was a great use for them. Will be using this as a go to recipe whenever I need to use up some herbs. I seared my chicken in a stainless steel pan and it worked great.
Tanya Schroeder says
Cooking with fresh herbs makes everything taste so much better!
Leslie says
Explosion of Flavors! Loved this recipe.
CiCi says
How long can I store this in the fridge? As I’m only one people & it’s hard for me to finish all of it in one go
Amy @Belly Full says
I wouldn’t marinate more than 12 hours/overnight.
Sara Mae says
This was incredible. My husband and I loved it. It was delicious and so juicy. Thank you so much.
Joanne says
I don’t even ask anymore how much gas my mom uses for her grill…and it’s better this way. :) Love that you kept it simple with these. Perfect for summer.
Kim Beaulieu says
I’m like you, I grill like fiend. I can’t get enough of it. I have propane, charcoal and a smoker. But I live for the day I have natural gas. We put in a line for our dual fuel stove when we moved in and I really wish I had just had them run the line for the grill at the time. Hindsight right? So silly, I should have just done it at the time. Live and learn.
Grilled chicken is the best thing ever. You marinade sound wicked good. I’m such a lemon girl. Although for some silly reason I dig the meyers, I think it’s that sweetness. I’m such a sugar girl. But any lemon is perfection in my book. Particularly paired with chicken.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I am so making this tonight. That chicken looks so herby and delicious.
Cookin Canuck says
That’s good to know that Foster Farms is humane certified (not to mention antibiotic-free). What an awesome grilling recipe for summertime!
Jennie @onesweetmess says
I saw these on Pinterest and knew I had to stop by for a visit. This chicken looks amazing. My aunt has her grill hooked up to a gas line. Let’s just say I’m jealous in a major way.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I am seriously so glad I read this post! I am visiting one of Tyson’s chicken farms at the end of the month through an organization. . and was wondering about some things. . I’m all about Organic and Antibiotic-Free Chicken and will look into what “American Humane Certified” means . . thanks for this!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
You know I love everything about these girl!! Love the fresh herbs!
Happy Valley Chow says
That chicken looks so tender and delicious! Fantastic job :)
Happy Blogging!
amanda @ fake ginger says
This is the most perfect grilled chicken I’ve ever seen. We go through a ton of propane tanks because someone *cough* husband *cough* forgets to close the valve.
Lori @ RecipeGirli says
This looks fantastic, love the flavors! I’m adding this to my list to try soon!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Foster Farms is the ONLY chicken I’ll buy. Love this recipe!!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I’ve always thought hooking your grill up to the house propane was genius, but of course I’ve never accomplished that. This chicken is right up my alley, so much flavor!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I am gearing up to start the Whole 30 eating plan in a few weeks, and this recipe is PERFECT! Thanks for sharing. :)