Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, about 6 ounces each) π
ΒΌ cup olive oil π«
1 teaspoon garlic powder π§
1 teaspoon onion powder π§
2 teaspoons smoked paprika πΆοΈ
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning πΏ
Β½ teaspoon black pepper πΆοΈ
Β½ teaspoon salt π§
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from one lemon) π
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into a large ziplock bag and add all the remaining ingredients. Squeeze the chicken marinade around in the bag to mix everything together and fully coat the breasts. Place the bag with the chicken in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. β²οΈ
2οΈβ£ Preheat your grill: Oil the grates and then heat your grill to medium-high to get it nice and hot. π₯
3οΈβ£ Grill the chicken: Remove the breasts from the ziplock bag and discard the excess marinade. Place the breasts on the hot grill to cook for 5 to 7 minutes with the cover on. Then lift the cover and flip the breasts to cook for another 5 minutes on the other side. Note that if the chicken sticks to the grill, it needs to cook longer on that side for the grill marks to form, which indicates it’s cooked long enough. π
4οΈβ£ Check the internal temperature: Use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken. It needs to be at least 165β when inserted into the center of the breast. If it hasn’t reached 165β, allow the chicken to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes and check the temperature again. π‘οΈ
5οΈβ£ Rest and serve: Once the chicken breasts are fully cooked, transfer them to a plate, cover with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving. π½οΈ
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes