Grilled Chicken Breasts
This simple no-fail grilled chicken recipe can be enjoyed with any vegetable for an easy weeknight meal. Use up any left overs in a sandwich the next day!
Servings: 4
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 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- crushed red pepper flakes , for heat, optional
- a few teaspoons of mustard , for tang, optional
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 4 hours (ideally overnight for best flavor.)
- 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 165°F
- Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg