Description
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts are a delicious and healthy choice for any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe highlights the zesty flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, ensuring your chicken is succulent and perfectly grilled. Ideal for everything from casual barbecues to elegant dinners, these chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant mixture of lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. The result? A mouthwatering dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (2 lbs total)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, and oregano in a large plastic food storage bag. Seal and mix gently.
- Score the chicken breasts with small cuts or pierce them with a fork. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the marinade bag, seal tightly, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to two days.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each breast for about 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg