Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Breasts
Juicy grilled Mediterranean chicken breasts cooked to perfection with a delicious (and easy to make) marinade made with a few simple pantry staples. This no-fuss recipe uses a marinade made with fresh lemon, paprika, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and plenty of fresh parsley to flavor the breast meat.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl (for marinating)
- Pan/skillet, BBQ, or electric griddle
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 lemon juice only
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- Small handful of fresh parsley chopped fine
Instructions
Step 1 - Marinate Chicken
- Turn the chicken breasts over and cut several incisions into the meat (around ½ inch deep). This helps the meat absorb the marinade and also aids with cooking.2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to ensure the herbs and spices are evenly covered over the chicken breasts.1 lemon, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper, Small handful of fresh parsley
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (a few hours or even overnight is ideal)
Step 2 - Grill Chicken
- Grill chicken for around 5-7 minutes per side or until your chicken is cooked through.
- Set aside for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Cooking notes: If the chicken breast meat is more than 1 inch/2.5 cm thick, allow extra cooking time on each side. Your chicken is fully cooked once it has reached an internal temperature of 65°F/74°C (you can use a meat thermometer to check).