Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ – 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Clean, trim excess fat from the chicken breasts, and pound them to an even thickness ensuring they cook uniformly.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground mustard, and salt until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a shallow dish or a zip-top bag, pour the marinade over, and flip the chicken to coat all sides evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- For even more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan or bake in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust salt to taste based on dietary needs.
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness promotes uniform cooking and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
