Description
This recipe for the Best Grilled Chicken results in juicy, flavorful chicken breasts that are perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, from one lemon
Instructions
- Pound Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag; pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Marinate: Mix all marinade ingredients in the bag with the chicken. Let marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill: Preheat grill to high heat. Cook chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 958 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 127 mg
