How to Grill Chicken Breasts
Course: MainDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
30
minutesChicken breasts are a dinner classic, but they are very easy to overcook because they’re so lean.
Ingredients
extra virgin olive oil
lemons, finely grated zest and juice
dried oregano
minced garlic
paprika
salt
black pepper
boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Notes
- We recommend pounding your chicken with a meat tenderizer before marinating it so that you get it to an even thickness for cooking. A lot of chicken breasts are very uneven, and you will end up with one part overcooked if you skip this step.
- Chicken breasts should be cooked over medium heat for 8-12 minutes depending on size. A meat thermometer is helpful here to know your chicken is cooked to 165 without having to cut into it.
- Place the chicken smooth side down to start! This will ensure you get the great grill marks on it, and it is less likely to stick.
- Let chicken rest for 10 minutes after cooking! This will ensure the juices redistribute to give you the juiciest possible chicken.