Description
The Perfect Grilled Chicken Breast is an essential recipe for anyone looking to enhance their grilling skills. This dish combines juicy, flavorful chicken with a simple yet impactful marinade, making it ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or meal prep. With just a few ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious entrée that fits any occasion. Whether served on its own or as part of a sandwich or salad, this grilled chicken breast is versatile and healthy—making it a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
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
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large ziploc bag and pound to an even thickness (about ½ inch).
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over chicken in the ziploc bag; seal and massage to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat; grill chicken for 2-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 721mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg