Description
A comforting recipe for tenderized chicken breast that combines marinating and simple spices to create a flavorful dinner dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them gently to an even thickness.
- Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the pounded chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet, and cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving it with your favorite sides.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate overnight and experiment with different herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, tenderized chicken, easy chicken recipe, family dinner, marinated chicken