Description
Discover an easy grilled chicken recipe that is full of fresh herbs, vibrant spices, and natural plant-based twists. Perfect for any meal of the day, this flavorful grilled chicken is quick to prepare, healthy, and endlessly customizable to suit your tastes or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, rosemary, or thyme), chopped, about 2 tablespoons total
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, chosen fresh herbs, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Mix well to blend all flavors.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for more flavor absorption.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature, allowing it to become properly hot for cooking and achieving grill marks.
- Grill the Chicken: Arrange the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on one side depending on thickness. Flip once carefully and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until the outside is nicely charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest uncovered for at least 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for tender and juicy bites.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking and juiciness.
- Flip chicken only once to enhance grill marks and prevent drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C).
- Baste occasionally with reserved marinade or olive oil while grilling to keep chicken moist.
- Always rest grilled chicken before slicing to maximize tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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