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Grilled Chicken with an Easy Marinade

A simple marinade infuses flavor into juicy grilled chicken breasts for a healthy and tasty dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, thyme, and basil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Check the thickness of your chicken breasts. If needed, slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces, or place the breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound them to an even thinness.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Whisk the oil, garlic, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper together, and pour into a sealable plastic bag or large dish.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Add the chicken to the plastic bag or dish and marinate for 2-8 hours.
    marinating chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (450-500°F).
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook for around 10 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  • Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

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Notes

  • Allow the chicken to marinate for 2-8 hours. Any longer and the chicken may become mushy.
  • Note that all grills are different, so cooking times are approximate. I recommend having an instant-read thermometer on hand for the best results.
  • Your chicken breasts will continue to cook for a few minutes after you take them off the grill, so you can remove them when they reach 160°F internally. 
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. This will seal in the juices.
  • Slice grilled chicken against the grain. This keeps the meat tender.
Storage: Store marinated grilled chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg