Description
Discover the ultimate grilled chicken breast recipe that guarantees juicy, flavorful results every time. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish combines a delicious marinade of garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning with perfect grilling techniques. In just a few steps, you can impress your guests with tender, succulent chicken that’s versatile enough to be served in salads, sandwiches, or on its own. Get ready to elevate your meals with this easy and healthy option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag and pound to about ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in the ziplock bag, seal it tightly, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (up to 12 hours).
- Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from the fridge and let it sit for 20 minutes. Grill each piece for 2-4 minutes per side until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 631mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 111mg