Description
Grill the perfect summer chicken dinner with this fresh, juicy recipe. Quick, flavorful, and ideal for sunny evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skin‑less chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium‑high (about 375–400°F). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Place on the grill and cook 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The surface should have nice grill marks and a slightly caramelized crust.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Slice or serve whole, garnish with chopped parsley, and squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- For extra juiciness, add a splash of chicken broth to the grill after the first side.
- Let the chicken rest; this locks in juices.
- Keep the grill lid open while cooking to reduce flare‑ups.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: summer chicken recipe dinner grill