If you're like us, you don't always remember to whip up a delicious chicken marinade for the grill. Today we are sharing our favorite quick grilled chicken with oregano recipe for when you need dinner in 20 minutes!
Recipe by Sweet Basil on June 12, 2018
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT14M
Total time: PT19M
Rating
4.1 stars (21 reviews)
Keywords
chicken, grilling, lemon, main dish, oregano
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Oregano (fresh, chopped)
1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced fine)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
2 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 Lemon (halved)
Categories
America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Steps
Heat the grill to high heat.
Fold up a few paper towels and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the grates of the grill with the olive oil once the grill is hot to help with meat sticking.
In a bowl, mix the spices, herbs and olive oil. Place the chicken in the bowl and rub the seasonings all over.
Let the chicken rest while the grill heats up so you don't place cold chicken on the grill. If you do the outside will overcook while the cold middle stays raw.
Place the chicken on the grill.
Cook the chicken top side down first for 5-7 minutes, gently lift and flip the chicken, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, drizzle olive oil on one half of the flesh of the lemon, then stick both pieces back together to spread the olive oil all over it.
Place the lemons flesh side down on the grill until grill marks appear and remove from the heat.
Remove the chicken to rest, tented with foil for 3 minutes.
Serve with fresh lemon juice squeezed from the lemons.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 g
Calories: 418 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 50 g
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg
Sodium: 848 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Reviews
Christine on 2022-07-05 (5 stars): This recipe is delicious - I have made it several times and the chicken is delicious, tender and juicy. I have given your web site for this recipe to many who have had this at my home and love it. And last night I made it again for visitors from France and guess what? They also wanted the recipe so it will be travelling back to France. Definitely my go-to marinade!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!
