Grilled Chicken Breast

This grilled chicken breast recipe is boneless skinless chicken breasts soaked in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. A staple recipe that's perfect for summer entertaining!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon thyme leaves chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
Pour the marinade over the chicken. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium. Add the chicken in a single layer.
Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional parsley for garnish, then slice and serve.

Notes

Choose chicken breasts that are all about the same size and shape so that they'll cook evenly.
I stay away from the overly thick chicken breasts because they take a lot longer to cook.
It's best to cook this chicken over medium heat, as you don't want the exterior to burn before the inside is cooked all the way through.

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