Description
Craving a flavorful and healthy dinner option that’s easy to whip up? This Juicy Grilled Chicken is a delicious go-to for quick meals, summer BBQs, or healthy lunch preps. It’s tender, smoky, and marinated to perfection for maximum flavor. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy grilled chicken, or protein-packed food ideas, this recipe delivers it all in one sizzling bite.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly.
4. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer gives deeper flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, easy recipe, quick dinner, healthy chicken, summer meals