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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken And Zucchini

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Zucchini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Zip-top bag or shallow dish for marinating
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken and Zucchini

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the Chicken

  1. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for the zucchini. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
    large chicken piece being marinated in a glass bowl

Prep the Zucchini

  1. About 15 minutes before you grill the zucchini, brush the zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the zucchini for added flavor. Don’t leave the zucchini in the marinade for more than 15 minutes to avoid the veggie getting too soft.

Preheat the Grill

  1. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Grill the Chicken

  1. Place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Grill the Zucchini

  1. While the chicken rests, grill the zucchini for 2–3 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.

Serve and Garnish

  1. Plate the grilled chicken and zucchini together. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus.