Description
Grilled Chicken Breast is a must-try recipe that delivers tender, juicy poultry packed with flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this dish features a simple homemade marinade that adds depth to the chicken while keeping it moist. Versatile and easy to prepare, you can enjoy it alongside fresh salads, hearty grains, or roasted vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or meal prepping for the week ahead, this grilled chicken breast will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (or other acid)
- Optional: Fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Make marinade by mixing olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and acid in a zip-top bag; add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high heat (about 475°F); clean and oil grates.
- Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 155–160°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; add any desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg