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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
- 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
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!
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