Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken breast recipe that evokes memories of sunny days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer (up to 8 hours) and let it rest after grilling for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, chicken breast, summer recipes, easy chicken recipes, family dinners