This Marinated Grilled Chicken recipe is a healthy and simple chicken recipe that’s ready for grilling in 30 minutes and just delicious! Easy dinner recipe idea!
Make this Easy Grilled Marinated Chicken Recipe for a quick and easy dinner tonight!
Instead of grilling outdoors on a charcoal or gas grill, you can cook the chicken in a heavy pan, cast iron skillet or grill pan on the stove top. Enjoy!
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Grilled chicken is a favorite for a backyard BBQ and you just can't go wrong with this recipe!
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts – about 6 ounces each – cut in half lengthwise into thin cutlets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. finely minced garlic
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 3/4 tsp. salt – sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- In a large bowl, add the marinade ingredients. Rub the dried herbs between your finger tips to break them up as you add them. Mix marinade thoroughly.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes at room temp or for longer marinating place in the fridge. Since the breasts are sliced thin, the marinade penetrates quickly, so I don’t go longer than an hour.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove cooked chicken to a clean platter.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
Tips and Tidbits
Nix the chill before you grill! To cook chicken pieces quickly and evenly, let them stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes before placing them on the grate.
Chicken breasts or thighs should be turned only once when grilling.
Smoke it! To infuse rich flavor into the meat without tending to the chicken over a hot fire, smoke it from the outside in. Set presoaked hickory or applewood chips on the grill, close the lid — and voilá, instant smoker!
Marinating chicken for at least 30 minutes not only lets seasonings work their magic, but can also help lean pieces stay juicy once they hit the flame.
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