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Grilled California Chicken Recipe

This Grilled California Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish to add your recipe repertoire. It includes the best chicken marinade with a blend of fresh ingredients and is easy to prepare.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large Chicken Breasts plan on 4-6 ounces of chicken per person
  • 3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 pkg Good Seasons Italian Seasonings Packet

Toppings for California Chicken

  • 1 large Avocado
  • 2 large Tomatoes
  • 8 slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a large freezer bag.  Use a rolling pin, mason jar, or the flat side of a meat tenderizer, pound the thickest part of the chicken breast until it is about ¾" thick and even with the rest of the chicken.
  • Open the bag and add the oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Seal then roll the bag around gently to combine. Marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken gets golden brown and is easy to lift (Note: if the chicken sticks, let it cook longer). Flip the chicken over using tongs and continue to cook until almost golden brown.
  • Once the chicken is almost completely cooked (has almost reached 165 degrees F), add 3-4 slices of avocado, 2-3 slices of tomato, and a couple of slices of pepper jack cheese. Close the grill for 2 more minutes or until the cheese is melted. 
  • Remove cooked chicken from the grill and cover with foil for 5 minutes while the chicken breast cools down a little. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 1.1mg