Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe: Juicy & Flavorful

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• seasoning salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Gather all necessary ingredients for the recipe.
2. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
3. Place one chicken breast at a time between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound each breast to an even 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking.
4. In a large zip-top bag, combine lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano or parsley, seasoning salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Add the chicken breasts, remove excess air, and seal the bag. Gently massage the chicken to ensure it's evenly coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours for maximum flavor.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate to prevent the chicken from sticking.
6. Place the chicken breasts smooth-side down on the preheated grill. Cook, covered, until fully cooked and the juices run clear, approximately 5 minutes per side. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7. Remove the chicken from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
8. Serve the grilled chicken breasts with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 139 kcal
• Fat Content: 2 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 78 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 68 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g