Grilled Chicken
To make the best grilled chicken, simply toss the chicken cutlets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Herbs. Marinate for a few hours and grill.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, grilled
Servings: 4 people
- 1-3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1-1/4 tsp kosher salt (Diamond brand recommended)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, zested
Prepare the Chicken
Working one at a time, remove the tenderloin from each breast. Then, work to get each chicken piece to 1/2 inch thick by slicing and/or pounding by placing the chicken in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Make the Marinade
Mix all of the ingredients except for the chicken together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag. Add the chicken breasts to the bag and gently massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring all the chicken is coated. Once coated, make sure as much air as possible is out of the bag. Seal the bag and place on a plate in the fridge. Marinate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking to relax the marinade. Preheat the grill to high heat (about 600 degrees F.) Make sure grates are clean. (Optional - oil grates. I don't find this necessary, but some people like to.)
Remove chicken from bag and place on a plate for easier transfer to grill. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, for about 3 minutes on one side and about 2 minutes on the other side. Do not touch the chicken until ready to flip. Do not overcook. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.