Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken
It’s a new year and I’m assuming some of you have made a resolution or two to lose some weight. You’ve come to a good place then; I’m here to help. Nutrition is key to a healthy lifestyle but it doesn’t matter how disciplined you are, if you don’t enjoy what you’re eating then eventually you’re going to give up. That’s why I love this recipe; it’s virtually fat free and is loaded with flavour and protein. Use this as a method instead of a recipe and experiment with the spices and herbs you love. Check out another recipe of mine here for more inspiration.
A healthy recipe for Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken; chicken breasts coated in robust herbs then grilled to perfection!
This is what you’ll need
1 tsp (dried) oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp (dried) thyme
¼ tsp pepper
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed off (about 3.5 oz/125 g each)
This is how you make it
Combine the oregano, garlic powder, salt, thyme and pepper and rub it all over the chicken breasts, coating them completely on both sides.
Let the rub sit on the chicken for 5 – 10 minutes before cooking.
Cook the chicken according to my Guide For Awesome Grilled Chicken.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes and then cut them into strips.
Serve on with your favourite pasta, green salad, Caesar salad, or on a sandwich, you get the idea!
Notes:
- I love this chicken on a sandwich with tomato and pesto-mayo (combine 1 tbsp light mayo with 1 tsp pesto sauce).
- If you like a little heat you could add a ¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Originally posted on 06 January, 2016!
Might I suggest
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
served with…
A fresh salad with my Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette with Honey
to make it a complete meal 🙂
Other recipes you may like:
End of Summer Marinade
Roasted Split Chicken
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Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tsp (dried) oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp (dried) thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed off (about 3.5 oz/125 g each)
Instructions
- Combine the oregano, garlic powder, salt, thyme and pepper and rub it all over the chicken breasts, coating them completely on both sides.
- Let the rub sit on the chicken for 5 – 10 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the chicken according to my Guide For Awesome Grilled Chicken.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes and then cut them into strips.
- Serve on with your favourite pasta, green salad, Caesar salad, or on a sandwich, you get the idea!
Recipe Notes
- I love this chicken on a sandwich with tomato and pesto-mayo (combine 1 tbsp light mayo with 1 tsp pesto sauce).
- If you like a little heat you could add a ¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper.