Grilled Golden Brown Chicken Breasts
Transform your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Grilled Golden Brown Chicken Breasts—juicy, flavorful, and perfectly charred to smoky perfection! This recipe combines boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a zesty marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and fragrant spices like paprika and oregano for a bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavor. After a quick marinating period, the chicken is grilled to a gorgeous golden brown, creating irresistibly tender meat with crisp edges. With just 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes on the grill, this recipe is an ideal choice for busy households or summer cookouts. Serve these versatile grilled chicken breasts with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for fans of quick, easy, and flavorful grilled recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them lightly with a meat mallet until they are of even thickness, about 1/2-inch thick.
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates with a brush or paper towel to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Place the chicken on the preheated grill.
Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving it to achieve grill marks. Flip the chicken and grill for another 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Serve the grilled chicken breasts hot with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2882 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.2 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1948 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
