Grilled Chicken with an Easy Marinade

4.95 from 19 votes

A simple marinade infuses flavor into juicy grilled chicken breasts for a healthy and tasty dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Marinade Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Check the thickness of your chicken breasts. If needed, slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces, or place the breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound them to an even thinness.
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Whisk the oil, garlic, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper together, and pour into a sealable plastic bag or large dish.
¼ cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs, ½ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Add the chicken to the plastic bag or dish and marinate for 2-8 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (450-500°F).
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for around 10 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Note that all grills are different, so cooking times are approximate. I recommend having an instant-read thermometer on hand for the best results.
I used fresh herbs for this recipe, but dried herbs will work in a pinch.
Your chicken breasts will continue to cook for a few minutes after you take them off the grill, so you can remove them when they reach 160°F internally.