Grilled Chicken Breast (Juicy, Tender Grilled Chicken Every Time - Easy Recipe)

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor without the cost of fresh.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Pound the chicken breast to make it into a cutlet, focusing on the thicker part to even it out.

Place the chicken in a bag for marinating.

Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of Spanish paprika, and a dash of red pepper flakes to the marinade.

Zest two lemons and add the zest to the marinade.

Juice one lemon and add the juice to the marinade, but hold off on the lemon juice if marinating for longer than 30 minutes.

Season the chicken with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper before adding the marinade.

Combine the marinade ingredients and mix well before adding to the chicken.

Marinate the chicken for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Grill the chicken cutlet for 4 to 6 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid overcooking.

Remove the chicken from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 155°F.

Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes covered in foil before slicing.

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