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Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts

Camille
Marinate chicken breasts in a citrus herb marinade for 1 hour to overnight and then grilled. Great for sandwiches, salads, or as a main course.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Course Main Dish Recipes
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 448 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3 large garlic cloves crushed and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
½ t. black pepper
  • 4 8- oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts

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