Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
Greek
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How to make?
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves*
1/3 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound thicker parts of chicken to even thickness. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper . Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour in olive oil mixture. Seal bag while pressing air out. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate 2 - 5 hours . Preheat grill over medium-high heat . Brush grill grates lightly with olive oil. Place chicken on grill, close lid, and grill about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken registers 160 - 165 degrees F in center of chicken on an instant read thermometer. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley then serve immediately.
