Grilled Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 chicken breasts
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Recipe
Description
Grilled Chicken Recipe combines boneless chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, fresh parsley and onion, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, Italian herbs, a touch of red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. This marinade not only imparts bright, herbal flavors but also tenderizes the chicken over 30 minutes to 4 hours of soaking. The chicken breasts are pierced slightly to allow the marinade to penetrate deeper.
Grilling on medium-high heat, either on an outdoor grill or a cast-iron grill pan brushed with olive oil, cooks the chicken evenly, giving it a slightly smoky exterior and juicy interior. The chicken is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring safety and tenderness. After cooking, letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes helps the juices redistribute, resulting in more moist slices.
This recipe works well as a main protein served with fresh or roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a light meal. Its balanced herb and citrus flavors provide a classic grilled chicken experience without added complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless
- olive oil for grilling
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon onion fresh, minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced garlic, fresh
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl or freezer bag.
- Pierce chicken breasts with a fork a few times and place it into the marinade.
- Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours before cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat and generously brush it with olive oil.
- Grill chicken on each side for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4chicken breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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