5 from 15 votes
Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then grilled to a juicy, evenly cooked finish. Pounding the chicken breasts to even thickness helps them cook through without drying, resulting in tender, flavorful breasts with a mild citrus taste. It’s a straightforward method to prepare grilled chicken suitable for numerous meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
304 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% 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.