Grilled Chicken Herbs Spices (Printable view)
Marinated chicken breasts grilled to juicy perfection with herbs and spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
09 - Fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for optimal flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Transfer grilled chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
06 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in seconds but makes the chicken taste like it's been marinating for days
- Perfect for weeknight dinners because it's fast enough for Monday but impressive enough for Saturday guests
02 -
- Crowding the pan or grill cools everything down and you'll end up steaming instead of searing
- Letting the meat rest is not optional unless you want all those juices running onto your cutting board instead of staying in the chicken
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are dramatically different thicknesses, pound the thicker parts down so everything cooks evenly
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking