Best Grilled Chicken Recipe
This grilled chicken recipe is your ticket to juicy, flavorful perfection in under 30 minutes! With a bold, zesty marinade and a quick spin on the hot grill, it transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, smoky, crowd-pleasing favorite you'll want to make all summer long.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless thin-cut chicken breast*
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, add the olive oil, dijon, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake jar with lid to combine.
- Add the marinade in the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and then knead with your hands to ensure all of the chicken is well coated. Place in the fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes and preferably 4-24 hours.
- To grill the chicken, heat grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees F. Once hot, grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
*If you don't have thinly sliced chicken breast, place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with saran wrap or place chicken in a large baggie. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a skillet, pound until 1/2 inch thick.
This recipe was originally published August 2019. It is being republished May 2025 with updated images and helpful tips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg