Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

Grilled marinated chicken on serving platter.

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

This Mediterranean grilled chicken is marinated in a bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herb mixture and grills up juicy and flavorful in just about 12 minutes. Fresh dill, oregano, and parsley bring big flavor with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or weekend cookout staple.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Marinating Time 8

Total Time 8 22

Servings

Calories 338kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice juice of 1-2 lemons
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and place them in a shallow dish or ziptop bag.

Pouding out the chicken helps it to cook evenly. Don't skip this step!

Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
Remove chicken from the marinade and place on a hot grill. Grill for about 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinating chicken for much longer than 8 hours can cause it to get a bit mushy. We like to pop this in the fridge in the morning and then grill for dinner, but even 30 minutes is enough to add flavor.

If using dried herbs, reduce by 1/3.

We love this on the grill, but it’s also great in the air fryer at 380 degrees for about 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

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