Mediterranean Marinated 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.
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