Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

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This grilled chicken breast and marinade is so easy and versatile. My friends and family beg me to make this recipe when the grill is brought out.

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Sliced Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts served with lemon wedges on a white platter Sliced Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts served with lemon wedges on a white platter
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ¼ cup lemon juice, plus wedges for serving

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano or parsley

  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts ingredients on a white platter

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  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Working with one chicken breast at a time, place chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, gently pound each breast to 1/2-inch thickness.

    Hand using a mallet to flatten a chicken breast next to three chicken breasts on a grey cutting board

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  4. Add lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano or parsley, seasoning salt, black pepper, and onion powder to a large zip-top bag; add chicken and press out as much air as possible before sealing bag. Gently massage chicken to distribute marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.

    Raw chicken breasts with marinade in a plastic bag

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  5. Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.

  6. Place chicken breasts, smooth-side down on preheated grill; cook, covered, until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts cooking on the grill

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  7. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest 5 minutes.

    Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts and lemon wedges on wooden cutting board

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  8. Serve with lemon wedges.

    Sliced Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts served with lemon wedges on a white platter Sliced Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts served with lemon wedges on a white platter

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Cook’s Note

I use any leftover grilled chicken (if there is any) for salad the next day.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to reduce the amount of lemon juice from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup based on user feedback.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139 Calories
2g Fat
3g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.