Lemon-herb grilled chicken

You need

1 lemon

2 tbsp of olive oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (save extra for garnishing)

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp dried marjoram

Salt an pepper to taste

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast (bout 6 oz each)

Preparation

1. Peel the lemon, to remove the zest.
2. Cut the zest into fine strips (if you have a zester it would be easier)
3. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into a bowl
4. Combine the lemon juice with the zest, crushed garlic, parsley, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper and the oil (if you use vinegar, you could use some also).
5. Add the chicken breast in the mixture, coat it well.
6. Cover with plastic film.

Chill for 30 mns. For better taste, chill overnight.

Cooking

1. Preheat the grill, or broiler, or griddle to medium heat
2. Put the chicken on the grill. Cook it through (about 10 minutes on each side)
3. Brush chicken with reserve marinade 2-3 times while cooking
4. Sprinkle with with reserve lemon zest, garnish with fresh parsley
5. Serve immediately.

This is one the tastiest and easiest chicken recipes I’ve ever made.

You’ll have everybody asking for more. It’s delicious