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Garlic Butter Grilled Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken coated in a rich garlic butter marinade, perfect for BBQ season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges

Equipment

  • grill
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and prepare marinade by mixing butter, oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and spices.
  2. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. Baste with extra garlic butter during final minutes.
  5. Rest, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook chicken; use thermometer for best results. Add chili flakes for spice variation.