Grilled Lemon Paprika Chicken with Charcoal Aroma

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Preparation of Marinade:
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2. Marinating the Chicken:
Place the chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to penetrate the meat. For best results, consider marinating for up to 4 hours.

3. Preparing the Charcoal Grill:
About 20 minutes before grilling, prepare your charcoal grill. Arrange the charcoal into a pyramid shape, ignite, and allow it to burn until the coals are covered with a thin layer of white ash and are medium-hot, approximately 10-15 minutes.

4. Grilling the Chicken:
Place the marinated chicken breasts on the charcoal grill over direct heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use tongs to turn the chicken, ensuring even cooking and avoiding puncturing the meat which helps retain juices.

5. Resting and Serving:
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Allowing the meat to rest will help keep it juicy. Slice and serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Grilled Chicken, Charcoal Grilled, Lemon Chicken, Paprika Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Healthy Grilled Chicken, Juicy Chicken Breast, Garlic Chicken, Summer BBQ, Chicken Marinade

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,040 calories for the entire dish

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