Charcoal-Grilled Herb Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Whisk together until well combined to create a herb-infused oil.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the herb marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Preheat the Charcoal Grill:
- Light the charcoal in your grill and allow it to burn until the coals are covered with a light layer of gray ash, indicating they are at the ideal temperature for grilling. This should take about 30 minutes.

4. Grill the Chicken:
- Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill directly over the hot coals.
- Grill for about 6-7 minutes on one side. Flip the chicken breasts and continue grilling for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute.

5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the chicken breasts, garnish with additional fresh thyme or oregano if desired, and serve warm alongside your favorite dinner accompaniments.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT2H15M
2 hours and 15 minutes (includes marinating time)
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT2H30M
2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Grilled Chicken
- Herb Chicken
- Charcoal Grill
- Dinner Recipe
- Thyme Recipe
- Oregano Recipe
- Garlic Chicken
- Summer Grilling
- Easy Dinner
- Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 920 total calories for the entire dish

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