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Grilled Chicken Recipes

Juicy grilled chicken with a simple lemon-garlic marinade. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to BBQs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • - Grill (or grill pan)
  • - Meat mallet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - ¼ cup olive oil
  • - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 tsp kosher salt
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - 1 tsp dried oregano
  • - Optional: fresh parsley lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Marinate chicken 30 mins to 8 hours.
  • Preheat grill with two zones (direct & indirect heat).
  • Grill 2–3 min per side (direct heat), then 3–4 min (indirect) until 165°F internal.
  • Let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Notes

- Great for salads, wraps, bowls
- Works with thighs too
- Marinate ahead for best flavor
- No grill? Use stovetop grill pan
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