Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 45 gExtra virgin olive oil
• 60 gLemon, juice and zest of
• 3 gOregano, dried
• 12 gGarlic cloves
• 680 gChicken breasts, boneless, skinless

Equipment

grill, chef knife, cutting board, microplane, mixing dish, plastic wrap, serving platter, tongs

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep marinade

   Gather a shallow dish, grill, and tongs, then combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, dried oregano, and minced garlic cloves in the dish. · 3 min

   What to look for: Oily mixture with visible herbs

2. 2
   Coat chicken

   Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade and turn them until all surfaces are evenly coated. · 2 min

   What to look for: chicken glossy with marinade

3. 3
   Marinate briefly

   Let the chicken breasts rest in the marinade so the lemon, garlic, and oregano flavor the meat. · 5 min

   What to look for: Glossy surface on chicken

4. 4
   Grill chicken

   Preheat the grill over medium-high heat, then grill the marinated chicken breasts, turning once, until cooked through. · 14 min

   When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 74°C or 165°F and juices run clear.

5. 5
   Rest and serve

   Remove the grilled chicken breasts from the heat, let them rest briefly, then plate and serve warm. · 3 min

   What to look for: Juices redistributed