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Marinated Grilled Chicken with Herbs

This marinated grilled chicken is juicy, tender, and full of fresh herb flavor. A simple marinade helps the chicken stay moist while adding depth without extra effort.
Course Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, International
Keyword best grilled chicken, chicken breast, chicken marinade, chicken marinade recipe, chicken recipe, chicken thigh, easy chicken, flavorful, garlic, grill, grill chicken, grilled chicken marinade, grilled chicken recipe, marinade, marinate, marinate chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Refrigerate 4 hours
Servings 2 Pieces
Calories 133kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl or Zip-Lock Bag
  • 1 Whisk or Fork
  • 1 Grill Pan
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 Pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ Piece Lemon Zest
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper freshly ground
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Mince garlic, zest and juice the lemon, measure ingredients, and preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Grill 6–7 minutes per side to 165°Fahrenheit (75°Celsius), then rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not skip the resting time: Cutting into the chicken right off the grill lets all the juices run out. Five minutes of resting makes a big difference in how moist the final result is.
  • Use fresh lemon for the best flavor: Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, but fresh lemon juice and zest give the marinade a brighter, cleaner taste.
  • Oil the grill before heating: Oiling cold grates and then heating them helps prevent sticking better than oiling a hot grill.
  • Check the temperature, not just the time: Grills vary in heat, and chicken breasts vary in size. A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out and keeps the juicy chicken safe to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg