Description
Grilled chicken for Memorial Day is a must-have dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer gatherings. This recipe features juicy, marinated boneless chicken breasts grilled to perfection, delivering smoky flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C).
- Grill Time: Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill each piece for about 6-7 minutes on one side before flipping.
- Check Doneness: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Resting Period: Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice or serve whole alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 145mg