How about a delicious and easy Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe for your dinner this week? It’s a quick and flavorful option perfect for a weeknight meal.
Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or parsley
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or cumin (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim the chicken breasts and pat them dry with a paper towel. Pound each breast to an even thickness of about ½ inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Make the Marinade: In a large zip-top bag, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano or parsley, seasoning salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), and smoked paprika (if using).
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the bag, seal, and gently massage to distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 450ºF).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Grill, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the center is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 160ºF to 165ºF.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Tips for Success:
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps ensure even cooking.
- Please don’t skip the resting step after grilling, as it allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender and flavorful chicken.
- You can adjust the seasoning, adding more chili powder or paprika for extra heat or a smokier flavor.
Enjoy your delicious and easy grilled chicken dinner!
