Ingredients
1¾ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 to 6 large garlic cloves, minced or crushed
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian herbs
1¼ to 1½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons lemon zest or 2½ tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare chicken by slicing and pounding into even thickness.
2. In a bowl or bag, mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, lemon zest or vinegar, and optional brown sugar. Reserve ¼ cup marinade for basting.
3. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high, oil grates.
5. Remove chicken from marinade, grill 2-4 minutes per side. Baste with reserved marinade.
6. Cook to 165°F internal temperature, then rest 3-5 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Last Step:
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🍋 Lemon zest adds flavor without making chicken tough.
🔄 Marinate chicken to enhance both flavor and moisture.
🔥 Keep grill clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
- Marinate Time: At least 30 minutes, ideally 4 hours to overnight
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast or 2 cutlets
- Calories: 340-410 kcal
- Sugar: Varies with marinade
- Sodium: 520-960 mg
- Fat: 12-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 2-4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5-2 g
- Fiber: 0-0.5 g
- Protein: 42-51 g
- Cholesterol: 127-165 mg