Step One

Start by placing the chicken breasts into a shallow dish.

Because most chicken breasts are so thick, I like to cut them in half horizontally before I marinate and grill them. Not only does this give you more surface area for the marinade, but it also reduces the grilling time down substantially.

I use a rectangular glass food storage dish for marinating the chicken. Because it has a lid, it’s an easy way to keep the food covered. And, you can hold the top down tightly and give it a good shake to distribute the marinade.

Step Two

Next, mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Once thoroughly mixed, pour over the chicken breasts, making sure to coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade.

(You can also place all the ingredients, including the chicken, into a large ziplock bag, making sure to coat the chicken thoroughly.)

Step Three

Allow the chicken to marinate for about 30 minutes.

Do not allow the chicken to marinade much longer than that. When working with lemon juice, more time in the marinade doesn’t equal more flavor and it can cause the meat to toughen. If you want a really moist and tender chicken breast, stick to the 30-minute mark with the marinade.

How to Grill the Marinated Chicken

After you’ve marinated the chicken, place them on a pre-heated grill over medium heat. I usually grill them for 6-8 minutes, then flip the chicken over, and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes.

The chicken breasts are done when they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.