Grilled Chicken & Veggies Plate (Print Version)

Grilled chicken with charred zucchini, bell peppers and red onion, finished with lemon and oregano.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 21 oz total / approx. 1 lb 5 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
03 - 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), seeded and cut into strips
04 - 1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish, add half of the marinade, turn to coat thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Place zucchini rounds, bell pepper strips and red onion wedges in the bowl with the remaining marinade and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Preheat an outdoor grill or a heavy grill pan over medium-high heat until hot and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
05 - Grill chicken breasts 6–8 minutes per side over direct heat, flipping once, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Arrange vegetables on the grill and cook 3–5 minutes per side, turning until charred at the edges and tender-crisp.
07 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into even pieces.
08 - Arrange sliced chicken with the grilled vegetables on plates, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • This marinade slips its flavor into the chicken in a ridiculously short time—so you dont have to plan ahead.
  • The combo of charred, juicy veggies and tender grilled chicken always gets rave reviews, even from picky eaters.
02 -
  • If you crowd the grill, nothing gets those delicious charred edges—give everything enough room for color.
  • Swapping chicken for boneless thighs gives you juicier results, especially if you sometimes overcook breasts (guilty as charged).
03 -
  • Never walk away from the grill—veggies go from perfect to too-soft in the blink of an eye.
  • A double layer of onions on the grill keeps delicate zucchini from sticking and adds bonus flavor to everything.
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