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olive garden grilled chicken recipe

Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado oil)
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bag or dish. Add chicken and marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high for 2 minutes, add the neutral oil, then place the chicken in the pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving.
  3. Flip and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C). Rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice on the diagonal, arrange on a plate, and scatter fresh parsley over the top with a lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

This chicken is best cooked fresh but holds up well for meal prep. If you are making it ahead, store the breasts whole and slice just before serving to keep them from drying out in the refrigerator. The marinade can double as a sauce if you boil it for 2 full minutes in a small pan first.