How to Make Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Marinated grilled chicken breasts are a summertime staple. They’re easy to prep and can be served with any number of veggies, used as a salad topping or to make chicken salad or cut up for sandwiches and wraps.
It’s always a good idea to have a couple of marinated grilled chicken breasts in your fridge to make midweek meals easier. Try this grilled meal-prep staple as a delicious twist to your usual pan-fried or oven-baked breasts.
If you’re lost and not sure how to get started with the keto diet, this meal plan is for you. It’s a fool-proof guide to winning at the high-fat, low-carb lifestyle.
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ c. apple cider vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 2 t. organic lime zest
- 2 T. fresh oregano leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
- 3 large garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1 t. sea salt
- ½ t. black pepper
- 4 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Make this dish all year round with my favorite stove-top grill pan or a stove-top smoker complete with wood chips!
New to the keto diet? Start here! This will help you to figure out how to stick to this diet and make it a lifestyle for you.
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Need a quick and versatile grilled chicken recipe that consistently delivers great flavor? This healthy and delicious version fits the bill!
Ingredients
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ c. apple cider vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 2 t. organic lime zest
- 2 T. fresh oregano leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
- 3 large garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1 t. sea salt
- ½ t. black pepper
- 4 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breas
Instructions
To prepare the marinade, add the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and zest, oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Add chicken breasts to a 1-gallon sealable freezer bag and pour marinade mixture over top. Seal bag and turn to coat breasts thoroughly. Place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight. Turn the bag a couple times to evenly distribute the marinade during this time.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and discard excess marinade. Grill the breasts over medium direct heat, turning once, for 10-12 minutes total. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: For best results, crush the fresh herbs with your fingers to release their oils before adding to the marinade.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348
If you’re just starting the keto diet, a food journal specifically for keto like this one can help you to stay on track. Track your meals, macros, mood, fasting times and movement daily to spot helpful and harmful patterns that help you achieve your weight loss and health goals.
Looking for a more complete guide to start or stick to the keto diet? My Ketogenic Diet 101 eBook is a complete, all-in-one resource for the ketogenic diet. This book includes all the need-to-know info about the keto diet, how it affects lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure plus over 45 recipes, checklists, and grocery lists to get you started. Want the 5-day meal plan for free? Get it below when you enter your details.
