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Perfect Grilled Chicken
Ree Drummond's perfect grilled chicken breast recipe is easy, versatile, and delicious. The marinade adds big flavor, and grilling it locks in juiciness.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 20m⏳ Prep: 25 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●measuring cup
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
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In a large shallow container or bowl, mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, oregano, thyme, and lemon juice.
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Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, place a breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet, a rolling pin, or a heavy skillet to a uniform thickness. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least ⏱️ 2 hours and up to ⏱️ 8 hours. (Alternatively, mix the marinade in a large measuring cup and marinate the chicken in 2 large zip-top plastic bags.)
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Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while preheating a grill or grill pan to medium high. Oil the grill grates.
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Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on one side, 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes more.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 to ⏱️ 10 minutes before serving. Or let the chicken cool, transfer to zip-top plastic freezer bags individually or in pairs (so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need), and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
427 Calories
fat Content
23 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
465 mg
protein Content
45 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
145 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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