
4.5 from 66 votes
Grilled Island Chicken
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1-2 lemons
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in a mixing bowl or large airtight plastic bag. Whisk or shake well until the marinade is well mixed. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl or plastic bag so that they are covered by the marinade. If using a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap. If using a plastic bag, press out all the excess air and seal the bag tightly.
- Refrigerate and marinate up to 10 hours (I would suggest marinading for at least 3 hours at the minimum).
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side (depending on how thick the chicken breasts are), until the chicken is no longer pink in the center (if you have a meat thermometer, the chicken should register 165 degrees). Tent with foil and let the chicken rest for about five minutes before serving.
Cup of Yum
Alternately, the chicken can be baked using the following directions:
- When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the excess marinade over them. Bake in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165° F, about 45 minutes (exact baking time will depend on the size of your chicken pieces.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 Serving | |
Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
Protein | 25g | 50% |
Fat | 21g | 32% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.