Juicy Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken
This Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken is Perfect for Dinner. The marinade is easy to make and the seasoning used goes beyond the chicken meal!
Servings: 6
Cost: 5.00
Ingredients
- 1 - 1½ lbs. Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- ½ Cup Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon, Juiced
- 2 Tbs. Garlic and Herb Seasoning or 1 Packet Good Seasons Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix
Instructions
Prepare Marinade
- Mix Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Garlic and Herb Seasoning together in a 2 cup measuring cup or medium sized bowl.
- Set Marinade aside while the chicken is prepared.
Prepare Chicken
- Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.
- Using a meat tenderizing mallet, heavy skillet, or rolling pin, pound the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until it is a uniform thickness.
- Place Chicken and marinade in a large zip top bag or large container for marinating.
- Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken 20-30 minutes before cooking and allow it to come up to room temperature.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on the first side. The chicken will release easily from the grill when it is time to flip it.
- Flip chicken and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Using a thermometer like this one is great for letting you know the chicken is at the proper temperature. Boneless Chicken Breasts are perfect at 165℉ and Boneless Chicken Thighs are ready at 170℉.
- Remove the garlic and herb chicken from grill and serve with your favorite side dishes.