Description
Delicious grilled chicken marinated to perfection, paired with seasonal vegetables for a perfect Memorial Day BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spices of choice (e.g., taco seasoning, BBQ rub)
- Buns (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a large bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (200°C/400°F).
- Chop vegetables and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Grill the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes until tender and charred.
- Serve the grilled chicken and vegetables with your favorite sides.
Notes
Make the marinade the night before for enhanced flavor. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg