Add Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken
Finishing & Serving
Method
Grilled Chicken
- 1
Prep the chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If breasts are very thick, butterfly or pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness for even cooking.
- 2
Make the marinade
In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 3 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper until combined.
- 3
Marinate
Place the chicken in the dish, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours. (If short on time, proceed after 15 minutes.)
- 4
Cook the chicken
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high (about 400°F / moderate-high). Oil the grates or pan lightly. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill 4–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Timing will vary by thickness. Avoid flipping more than once.
- 5
Rest and slice
Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and slice the breasts thinly or into bite-sized strips suitable for topping a salad bowl.
Finishing & Serving
- 6
- 7
Top each salad bowl with the sliced grilled chicken, distributing evenly.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley (optional) and serve with a lemon wedge alongside for squeezing over the chicken and salad.
- 9
Serve immediately so the warm chicken contrasts with the garden-fresh salad. Leftover chicken will refrigerate for up to 3 days.