Description
Juicy, golden grilled chicken breasts with smoky, citrus-garlic flavor. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or backyard cookouts. Packed with pantry-friendly seasonings and easy to customize.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry and gently flatten thick pieces to 3/4-inch thickness
In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin until smooth
Coat chicken breasts completely in marinade and chill for 20 minutes
Preheat grill to 400°F (medium-high), oil grates to prevent sticking
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon wedges
Notes
Use a sharp knife to flatten chicken without tearing
Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices
Try with store-bought balsamic glaze drizzle
Marinate up to 24 hours in refrigerator
Use tongs for flipping to avoid sticking
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg