Grilled Chicken Perfection

Name: Grilled Chicken Perfection
Prep time: 4 h 30 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Prep-Ahead Chicken Grill

Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Yes. Truly. This is perfection. Grilled Chicken Perfection, that is. Juicy, savory, and tender, with the added flavor of a kiss from the grill. This finger-licking dish infuses garlic, lemons, and herbs throughout the meat, and it's so quick to grill up, you'll never worry about running out of hot food during the cookout. No matter what angle you look at it from, this Grilled Chicken Perfection is simply the best!

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

Step 1 -One at a time, place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, and using a meat mallet, pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 2 -Mix the remaining ingredients, except for the chicken, together in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag.

Step 3 -Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated.

Step 4 -Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator, allowing it to marinate for at least 4 hours.

Step 5 -Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates.

Step 6 -Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 7 -Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.

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