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The Best Grilled Chicken

The Best Grilled Chicken: Juicy, Flavorful in Just 30 Minutes

The Best Grilled Chicken reveals secrets to juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil can be substituted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute with fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For bright citrus flavor

Equipment

  • grill
  • Zip-lock bag
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. In a zip-lock bag, combine extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  3. Add the chicken to the marinade, seal the bag, and give it a gentle massage until well-coated. Let it chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  5. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  6. After grilling, let the chicken rest for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grilled chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 220kcalProtein: 29gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Use a thermometer to check for doneness aiming for 165°F internal temperature.

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