Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

sliced grilled chicken breasts with vegetable sides

Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken, Grilling

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Marilyn

These easy grilled chicken breasts are marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, thyme and oregano for juicy and tender breasts. They are great for simple summer dinners, salads, wraps, bowls, and cookouts.

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 half breasts
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic clove about 4 cloves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest about 1/2 of a lemon

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Instructions

One at a time, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
Mix the oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag.. Add the chicken breasts to the bag and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator. (Note: The bowl protects against leakage.) Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates. Drain excess marinade from the breasts. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when tested with a meat thermometer. Transfer the breasts to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
Slice the chicken crosswise across the grain. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.

Notes

Note: The nutritional information includes all of the ingredients for the marinade, so one serving is likely lower in calories and fat than the numbers show.

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