30-Minute Easy Grilled Chicken And Vegetables
This Easy Grilled Chicken and Vegetables Recipe takes 30 minutes to make and is a delicious, healthy family dinner, plus it is great for meal-prep.
Speedy dinners are the name of the game but mean nothing if they don’t pack a serious flavor punch. This easy grilled chicken recipe with the most delicious vegetables ticks all the boxes for a perfect family meal. Easy, healthy and totally delicious with a simple marinade to give the chicken and vegetables a big boost of yum!
This recipe works as well on an outdoor grill as it does in a griddle pan on the stove. Be sure to pre-heat both well to get a good sear on the chicken and vegetables without overcooking them.
Ingredients and Substitutions
The marinade is super simple and can be made with any of your favorite herbs and spices. You could even use something like taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, etc. Similarly, use any veggies you and your family enjoy eating.
- Chicken. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts because they cook so quickly. Follow my recipes for grilled chicken thighs, whole grilled chicken or chicken wings if you’re interested in a different cut of chicken.
- Marinade: My go-to chicken marinade consists of Lemon juice, olive oil, fresh garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chilli flakes/red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. The beauty of chicken is that is super versatile and you can take the flavor in whichever direction you choose. Swop the lemon out for lime juice or vinegar. Herbs like rosemary, parsley, basil, thyme and sage all work well. Spices like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, coriander and cumin are all delicious too. You could also add soy sauce, ginger, honey or lemon and orange zest. The options are endless.
- Vegetables of your choice.
Best vegetables for grilling
- Zucchini / Courgette (and any summer squash in general).
- Red Bell peppers / Sweet peppers.
- Broccolini.
- Asparagus.
- Mushrooms.
- Par-cooked baby potatoes.
- Corn.
- Red onions.
- Cherry tomatoes on the vine.
- Eggplant / Aubergine.
Your Grilled Chicken Guide
How To Grill Chicken
1. Marinate
Combine all the marinade ingredients then pour half over the chicken. I like doing this in a ziploc bag. Slice the vegetables and pour the other half of the marinade over the vegetables.
2. Grill
Preheat a stovetop grill pan or use your outdoor grill then add the chicken and hardier vegetables like corn, potatoes and onions. Zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, etc take much quicker to cook so I grill those while the chicken is resting.
3. Serve
Serve the chicken and vegetables with lemon wedges or side dishes of your choice.
How Do You Grill Chicken Without Drying It Out?
The most accurate way to get best grilled chicken breasts is to use a meat thermometer. That way you know when the chicken is cooked through without overcooking and therefore drying out the chicken breast. Another good tip is to marinate the chicken. Chicken breasts that are marinated or brined are also often juicier and more tender than plain grilled breasts. Plus, the chicken marinade/brine will result in tastier chicken. It’s also important to allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This gives the juices time to redistribute through the meat and not run out onto the cutting board.
How Long Does It Take For Chicken On The Grill?
Approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. The FDA says chicken breast should be cooked to 73ºC/165ºF internal temperature for it to be safe from any Salmonella, etc. I prefer taking chicken off the grill at 68ºC/155ºF as the temperature will continue rising as it rests. I’m also comfortable with cooking it a little less as I know I’m using safe, organic chicken but if you’re worried, cooking it to 73ºC/165ºF is a safe bet and especially important if you’re cooking for anyone with a sensitive immune system.
Can I Make This Ahead?
The chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours ahead in the fridge in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Leftover can also be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months before being thawed and cooked.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
For grilling
- 4 large chicken breasts skinless + de-boned
- 2 bell peppers seeds removed and sliced into thick strips
- broccolini
- 12-16 spears asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 2-3 large zucchini/courgette sliced into thick slices
Instructions
- Pre-heat the grill/griddle pan.
- Season the chicken with salt and allow to sit while you make the marinade.
- Combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and the other half over the vegetables. Allow to marinade for a few minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked to your preference. Remove from the grill, cover with foil and allow to rest while you grill the vegetables.
- Grill the vegetables until they are starting to char and are cooked to your preference.
- Remove from the grill and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Vegetable amounts are just a guide, use as much or as little as you wish. Also feel free to swap out vegetables you prefer.
I’ve been struggling to cook and have been eating out way too much. As a result one gained a ton of weight. I told myself I had to cook starting today. And I went grocery shopping today and came home exhausted. Normally I’d order out. But I said no I have to cook. And I found this amazing recipe. It literally saved my life! Thank you thank you!
That’s so wonderful to hear! Super proud of you for cooking when you were totally not in the mood – it’s just so easy to order something when you feel that way.
Very good, very easy. Cooked it out on grill, but inside would be great too.
This looks super delicious, love to try this.
A great combination of chicken with vegetables. Very innovative idea.Thanks for sharing it.
Delicious and so easy. Added some new potatoes that I boiled first and corn on the cob and the family loved it.
Sounds great!
Easy, delicious and healthy. Loved this recipe.
So happy to hear that. 🙂
So easy and turned out great. Perfect for meal prep too!!
So glad you liked it Erica. 🙂