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Golden brown grilled chicken breasts with grill marks and fresh lemon slices

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 0.75-inch thickness
  • 0.25 cup extra -virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a non-reactive bowl until emulsified.
  • Place chicken breasts in a vacuum-sealable bag or glass dish and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, not exceeding 4 hours to prevent tissue breakdown from the acid.
  • Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and oil the grates using a high-smoke-point oil.
  • Extract chicken from the marinade and place on the grill grates.
  • Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side, maintaining a consistent heat level.
  • Monitor internal temperature using a digital probe thermometer until it reaches exactly 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from the heat source and allow to rest on a room-temperature surface for 5 minutes to allow for carry-over cooking and juice redistribution.