Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe involves pounding boneless skinless chicken breasts to even thickness to ensure consistent grilling. The chicken is marinated for an hour in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper. Grilling over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side cooks the chicken through without losing moisture, followed by a brief rest before serving.
The lemon juice imparts a subtle acidity and freshness to the chicken, balancing the olive oil's richness and seasoning. The grilling adds a mild char and smoky flavor, while pounding the breasts promotes even cooking and tenderness.
This grilled chicken works well as a standalone main dish or cut for salads, sandwiches, or wraps. The uncomplicated marinade and quick grilling make it a versatile component in home cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast about 5 pieces, boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound the thicker parts with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer until the thickness is about even, then place all the ingredients into a bowl or large ziplock bag together and let marinate for 60 minutes.
- Heat your grill to medium high (you can use a grill pan inside if you prefer) and oil the grate with a paper towel.
- Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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