You won’t believe how easy it is to make this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken. Tender, juicy, and made with kitchen staples, this grilled chicken recipe is perfect on its own, on a salad, or in a sandwich! Packed with flavor, you can make this Mediterranean chicken in little to no time, making it perfect for a busy weeknight.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS
- To make the marinade add the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag and pour the marinade on top of the chicken. Zip the bag shut and massage the marinade into the chicken. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours. if possible, bring the chicken to room temperature before you cook it.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan and brush the grates with a vegetable oil.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and cook chicken on a grill or grill pan. For chicken thighs, about 4 - 6 minutes per side. For chicken breasts, 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken when the internal temperature has reached 165 F and let rest for 5 minutes before eating.
