Description
Grilled chicken for Memorial Day is a crowd-pleasing dish that brings together smoky flavors and juicy tenderness. This easy recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Perfectly grilled, this chicken will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Serve it as a main dish or add it to salads and sandwiches for a delightful summer feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F).
- Grill Time: Remove chicken from marinade; grill each side for about 6–7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Baste with Marinade: Brush leftover marinade over chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Let It Rest: Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve It Up: Slice and serve alongside fresh salads or grilled veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate overnight. - Customize your marinade by substituting lime juice or adding cayenne pepper for heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.