Description
This Mediterranean herb-crusted grilled chicken is bright, fragrant, and crispy golden on the outside while juicy inside—a perfect dish for weeknights and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ cup panko
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness (¾–1 inch).
- In a bowl, toss garlic, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, thyme, panko, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly brush each breast with Dijon mustard and press the herb-panko mixture onto the top side.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Grill over preheated medium-high heat (400–450°F) for 6–8 minutes top-side, then 4–6 minutes bottom-side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra crunch, toast the panko lightly in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil before mixing with herbs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg