Name: Grilled Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Marinade + Chicken:; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon paprika powder; 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs; 5 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 breasts); For the Sauce:; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt, to taste; 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 ¼ tablespoons honey; To Serve With:; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds and grilled; Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary), chopped

Ingredients

For the Marinade + Chicken:
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon paprika powder
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
5 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 breasts)
For the Sauce:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, to taste
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ¼ tablespoons honey
To Serve With:
2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds and grilled
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary), chopped

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Instructions

Prepare marinade: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, paprika, Italian herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of marinade for later.
Pound and marinate chicken: Place chicken on a board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to ½-inch thickness. Coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours, flipping halfway through.
Grill chicken: Lightly oil a grill pan. Preheat over medium-high heat. Grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side without moving, leaving space between pieces. For thicker breasts, cover with a lid after flipping. Let chicken rest after cooking.
Make sauce: In a bowl or mini blender, whisk or blend extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified.
Serve: Plate grilled chicken with grilled zucchini and drizzle with honey-mustard sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for at least 4 hours ensures maximum flavor and tenderness.
For a smokier flavor, cook on an outdoor grill instead of a grill pan.
The honey-mustard sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and zucchini
Calories: 581
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 27g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 56g
Cholesterol: 165mg