Description
This Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Breast recipe offers flavorful boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, and cumin. Grilled to perfection for a tender, juicy, and aromatic meal that embodies classic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours, to allow flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
- Prepare chicken for grilling: Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken: Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Look for a nice char and clear juices.
- Rest the chicken: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
- Serve: Garnish grilled chicken with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken for 2-4 hours, but at least 30 minutes is sufficient.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (75°C).
- Lightly oiling the grill grates helps prevent sticking and creates nice grill marks.
- If you don’t have a grill, this recipe can be adapted for stovetop grilling or broiling.
- Leftover grilled chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
