The Best Grilled Chicken: Juicy & Flavorful Every Time
This recipe offers a foolproof method for grilling juicy and flavorful chicken breasts. With a simple marinade and precise cooking times, you'll achieve perfectly tender results every time.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1-gallon zip-lock bag
- meat mallet
- bowl
- grill
- platter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1¾ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons lemon zest from one lemon
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound chicken breasts one at a time to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
Marination
- Mix all ingredients except chicken in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag, then add chicken breasts and massage until evenly coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate in a bowl for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates. Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until done. Transfer to a platter and serve.
Notes
The provided nutritional information includes the entire marinade, so the actual calories and fat per serving consumed may be significantly lower. Ensure not to overcook the chicken to maintain juiciness, and use a bowl during marination to prevent any potential leakage.