By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
83 cal · 20 min
Five-Minute Grilled Chicken Cutlets With Rosemary, Garlic, and Lemon
Recipe GLPR5f06cb72256e15
Tender, juicy chicken cutlets infused with aromatic rosemary and garlic, finished with bright lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This quick, Mediterranean-inspired dish comes together in just minutes on the grill for a light, protein-rich main course.
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Ingredients
4 medium (5 to 7 ounces each) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, minced
3 medium cloves Garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
to taste Kosher salt
to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each breast horizontally in half to create 8 thin cutlets of even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, fresh rosemary, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Brush both sides of each chicken cutlet generously with the garlic-rosemary mixture, reserving any leftover marinade.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken cutlets on the hot grill in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 2.5 minutes per side without moving them, until golden brown marks appear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer the grilled cutlets to a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and any reserved marinade. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte chain, and chicken cutlets are a reliable weeknight staple that costs under $2 per serving. The stated 20 minutes is honest if you count pounding the chicken thin and preheating a grill or skillet, though the actual cooking is indeed five minutes. This reheats adequately in a skillet and works for families, though it requires attention at the stove and offers no built-in vegetables or starch—you'll need a side dish. The simplicity is its strength and weakness: it's fast and cheap, but it demands fresh ingredients to be worth eating, and rosemary and lemon feel generic rather than connected to North Carolina's food culture.
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