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This Spanish Spiced Grilled Chicken is flavor-packed and quick to make! Boneless skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a smoky and spicy marinade. The perfect weeknight meal!
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5 from 2 votes

Spanish Spiced Marinated Chicken

This Spanish Spiced Grilled Chicken is flavor-packed and quick to make! Boneless skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a smoky and spicy marinade. The perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Chicken, Dinner, Marinated Olives, Saffron, Sherry Vinegar, Smoked Paprika, Spanish Food
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (from half of a lemon)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder , more to your liking
  • 1 generous pinch saffron
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken and bay leaf. Whisk completely to combine.
  • Add chicken, tossing to coat. Nestle bay leaf into the marinade. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Heat grill to 400 degrees. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with saffron rice or your favorite grilled vegetables.