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Grilled Chicken Dinner

Published: Jan 15, 2016 · Updated: Mar 7, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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This Grilled chicken breast recipe is a speedy and healthy meal. Chicken cooked this way is called Pollo a la plancha (griddle chicken) in Mexico, and you can find it on some restaurant menus. Many people eat this meal when they’re on a diet, and it’s even recommended by doctors when you need to lose some extra weight. Not only chicken but also steak and vegetables cooked this way are called a la plancha or asado.

Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner: Pechugas de pollo a la plancha

Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner | Pechugas de pollo a la plancha

This method of cooking is especially helpful at the beginning of the year after we had feasted with all those glorious meals during the holidays.

To make it a complete meal, you can serve this dish with a green salad and a side of rice or warm corn tortillas. This blend of spices gives the chicken a rich flavor, and you won’t need to marinate it for hours.

I personally like it because you can fix it for dinner in a matter of minutes, and, by using Cooking Spray, there’s not too much cleanup afterward, so I can spend my time enjoying my family, chatting about our day with a hot cup of coffee.

How to make Grilled Chicken Dinner

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Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner | Ingredients

DIRECTIONS:

Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner | Instructions step by step
  • Place chicken cutlets in a thick plastic bag and, with the smooth side of a mallet, gently pound the meat until you reach the desired thickness. If you don’t have a mallet, you can use the bottom of a heavy glass or a wooden rolling pin. Remove the cutlets from the bag and season with salt. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground pepper and Mexican oregano.
  • Brush the spice mix over the chicken cutlets; make sure both sides are well seasoned.
  • Spray a large griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot, and place the chicken cutlets.
  • Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning just once per side. Serve immediately with a salad and some warm corn tortillas or a serving of rice.

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Mely,

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Pollo A La Plancha (Grilled Chicken Dinner)

Mely Martínez
Looking for a delicious and easy grilled chicken recipe? Try making this pollo a la plancha! This chicken dinner is simple to make, and the results are always flavorful and juicy.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast divided into 4 fillets*
  • Salt to season
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or drizzled with PAM Cooking Spray

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken cutlets in a thick plastic bag and, with the smooth side of a mallet, gently pound the meat until you reach the desired thickness. If you don’t have a mallet, you can use the bottom of a heavy glass or a wooden rolling pin. Remove the cutlets from the bag and season with salt.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground pepper and Mexican oregano.
  • Brush the spice mix over the chicken cutlets; make sure both sides are well seasoned.
  • Spray a large griddle or skillet with PAM Cooking Spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot, and place the chicken cutlets.
  • Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning just once per side. Serve immediately with a salad and some warm corn tortillas or a serving of rice.

Notes

  • Some stores sell chicken breast already packaged in thin cutlets.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on how thin you want the chicken breast cutlets.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 419mgVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Sarita

    July 23, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious and easy to make!

    Reply
  2. MRey

    February 17, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!! I have a picky 3 year old that devours it! I love it with chicken but will it work on shrimp?

    Reply
  3. M Reyes

    November 20, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, Delicious, and Healthy!

    Reply
  4. Unknown

    January 26, 2016 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Tifferella

    January 20, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    I'm making this today. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Erica

    January 17, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    I can't wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply

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