Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
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Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by pounding chicken breasts to a uniform thinness of about 1/4 inch. The chicken is then marinated in a combination of extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, dried Italian herb blend (or oregano), red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The marinade imparts flavor and tenderizes the chicken.
After marinating for at least 30 minutes or preferably up to 2 hours or overnight, the chicken is grilled on a preheated medium-high grill or grill pan. The thin cutlets cook rapidly, typically in 2-3 minutes per side, until they develop a browned surface and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Care is taken to avoid overcooking to maintain juiciness.
Grilled chicken breasts prepared this way can be served on their own, sliced in salads, sandwiches, or alongside vegetables. The marinade infuses them with balanced tangy and herby flavors, and the quick cooking preserves tenderness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast 8 pieces total preferably organic, thin sliced cutlets
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon italian herb blend or use dried oregano, dried
- 2 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start with your thin chicken cutlets. If you haven't already, follow the instructions above to pound your chicken to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, garlic, dried herbs and vinegar in a large deep shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper then add to the marinade.
- Make sure they’re evenly coated then, cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, but preferably up to 2 hours for better flavor. Or as long as overnight.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If you're using a charcoal grill, wait until the coals are covered with white ash.
- Grill the Chicken: Once your grill is heated, oil the grates and add the chicken cutlets. Grill the chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Because the cutlets are thin, they will cook quickly. Be careful not to overcook them, as chicken can become dry if cooked too long.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pieces | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 12.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 165.5mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 523.5mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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