Easy Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy Grilled Chicken Breast recipe with 30 minute marinade. Learn how to grill chicken breast perfectly every time!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large lemon zest and juice of
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves grated
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag, lay flat on a cutting board and pound lightly on the thickest part with a meat mallet or rolling pin until even thickness.
- Stand bag upright and add lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Let out air, seal the bag and swoosh chicken breasts gently around to coat. Lay flat and marinate for 30 minutes to up to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill on medium-high (450-500 degrees F) and rub with oiled paper towel. Place chicken on the grill, close the lid and grill for 8-10 minutes turning once. Do not overcook.
- Remove chicken breasts from the grill, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a side of grain and salad, use in salads or perfect for a meal prep.
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Notes
Recipe originally posted in 2018. We have improved the recipe and photos, hence video will show an older version of the recipe.
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For reheating: I recommend only microwave or air fryer. If you place grilled chicken breast in the oven to reheat, it will dry out. Or try it cold!
- Citrus: Lime juice will work instead of lemon.
- Other herbs: Dried rosemary or dried basil would be good too.
- Leftover marinade: Always discard chicken marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 467mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g