F248F043803EA1600C43C630E82C7753173D4E41' alt='Grilled Lemon Chicken' title='Grilled Lemon Chicken' />Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Zest, Garlic Herb Marinade. This is my basic, go to grilled chicken perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cookout and so versatile. You can serve the fillets on their own kids love them, topped with cheese on a toasted bun, chopped up in a quesadilla or, as I often do, sliced over a Greek or Caesar salad. The added bonus They are quick and easyyou do all of the prep ahead of time and you wont dirty a single bowl the marinade is made right in a zip lock bag. As you know, grilled chicken breasts often come out dry and bland. This recipe ensures tender, flavorful grilled chicken every time. Begin by pounding the fillets to an even inch thickness. This both tenderizes the meat and ensures even cooking. It makes sense left in their natural shape, the thin side of the fillet dries out while the thicker side finishes cooking. With just a hint of lemonlime, youll love this Grilled Lemon Lime Pepper Chicken, marinated in olive oil overnight. Its tender and especially healthyGet Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers with Satay Dip Recipe from Food Network. A whole chicken gets the Greek treatment with a simple marinade of olive oil and lemon along with plenty of garlic and oregano. The key to the juiciest meat and. TESTED PERFECTED RECIPE Delicious and easy to prepare, these grilled chicken breasts with lemon, garlic herbs are my goto for grilled chicken. This recipe for lemon asparagus pasta combines tender asparagus and grilled chicken with pasta in a lemon cream sauce. Its a delicious and hearty entree that. Next, marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lots of fresh garlic, dried herbs, and lemon zest. Contrary to popular belief, acidic ingredients, such as vinegar or lemon juice, do not tenderize lean boneless chicken breasts. Just the opposite  they cook the exterior of the meat think ceviche and give it a leathery texture. Cube Steak In The Oven. The lemon zest here is enough to give the chicken the essence of lemon, while still maintaining its smooth, succulent texture. When youre ready to eat, preheat your grill to high heat. You want nice grill marks and char in the short amount of time it takes to cook these. Finally, and this ones obvious, dont overcook them. When pounded thin, chicken breasts only need 2 3 minutes per sideno more Thats all there is to it. Hope you enjoy Use a fine or Microplane grater to zest the lemon. Simply rub the lemon in one direction against the blades, turning the lemon as you go. Be sure to remove only the yellow part the white pith underneath is bitter. If you are using less than 4 chicken breasts, youll need to reduce the salt accordingly. Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts with Garlic, Lemon Herbs. By Jennifer Segal. Ingredients. 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pounds total6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Instructions. Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax paper and, using a meat mallet, pound to an even inch thickness. Mix all ingredients except chicken together in a 1 gallon zip lock bag. Add chicken breasts and massage marinade into meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator the bowl protects against leakage let the chicken marinate at least 4 hours or up to 1. Clean grill and preheat to high. Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over grates several times until glossy and coated. Place chicken breasts on the grill make sure they are well coated with the marinade the more garlic, lemon zest and herbs on the chicken, the better. Grill, covered, for 2 3 minutes per side. Nutrition Information. Powered by Serving size 1 chicken breast Note Nutritional data includes marinade, so numbers are inflatedCalories 4. Fat 2. 5g. Saturated fat 4g. Carbohydrates 2g. Sugar 0g. Fiber 0g. Protein 4. 2g Sodium 9. Cholesterol 1. 27mg. Hungry for Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter where I share new recipes and seasonal menus for every occasion. Your email address will never be used for any other purpose. Curious See a sample newsletter.