Juicy Grilled Chicken with Herbs (Print version)
Juicy chicken breasts marinated with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs for maximum flavor. Perfect for grilling season or easy weeknight meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until well combined.
02 - Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated on all sides.
03 - Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more pronounced flavor. For the deepest results, marinate overnight.
04 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F to 400°F). Lightly oil the grates using a paper towel dipped in oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
05 - Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer and juices run clear.
06 - Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade doubles as a flavor bomb for vegetables, so you get sides practically free.
- Six ingredients you probably already have turn plain chicken into something people genuinely compliment.
02 -
- Undercooked chicken is the fastest way to ruin trust at a cookout, so invest in an instant read thermometer and use it without shame.
- Over marinating beyond four hours in lemon juice can make the texture oddly mushy, which I learned after an overnight accident.
03 -
- Take the chicken out of the fridge fifteen minutes before grilling so it cooks evenly from edge to center.
- Resist the urge to press down with your spatula because every squeeze releases flavor straight into the flames.