Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breast
These simple grilled chicken breasts are marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The perfect all-purpose grilled chicken recipe for easy dinners, salads, sandwiches and more!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince shallot, garlic and parsley.
- In a shallow dish or zip top bag, combine all marinade ingredients.
- If your chicken breasts are large, butterfly them (see link in post instructions)
- Add raw chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
- Cover the dish tightly or seal up the bag and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes and no longer than 4 hours. 2 hours is the recommended time.
- When ready to eat, heat grill (or grill pan on stove) to high.
- Grill on high for 4-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Remove from heat and tent with foil. Let rest for 5-10 minutes until the carryover cooking allows the chicken to reach 165 degrees in the thickest part. Serve.
Notes
- Grill time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. For best results, use a meat thermometer.
- Cooked chicken keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or you can freeze it for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg