5 from 10 votes
Grilled Chicken Breast (With The Best Marinade!)
This grilled chicken breast recipe features chicken sliced into thinner pieces and marinated in a blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, coriander, and tomato paste. Grilling over medium-high heat sears the meat while keeping it juicy. Fresh chopped parsley is added at the end for color and brightness. The marinade adds balanced savory and tangy flavors to the tender chicken.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
226 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Coriander
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- kosher salt to taste
- ½ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to have two thinner pieces.
- In a bowl mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, coriander, tomato paste and salt.
- Add in the chicken breasts and make sure every piece is well coated with the marinade. Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat the grill to medium high, about 475 F.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on one side. Don't flip until the chicken releases itself. Then flip and grill 4 minutes on the other.
- Remove from grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes then sprinkle parsley as a final garnish and serve.
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Notes
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise for even, quicker cooking and better searing.
- Preheat grill to high heat before cooking to ensure proper searing and prevent sticking.
- Cook chicken thoroughly on the first side until it naturally releases from the grill before flipping.
- Close grill lid during cooking for even heat distribution and better cooking.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after grilling to enhance flavor.
- Be patient and avoid rushing the cooking process to keep chicken juicy and well-seared.
Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
655mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.