Lemon Grilled Chicken

By AzWench

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation

Step 1

Use a peeler to remove strips of zest from half the lemon, then trim into fine strips with a small knife. Grate the other side of the lemon to make 1 tablespoon zest. Finally, squeeze the juice from the lemon into a bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the chicken until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes, or overnight if you have time.

Preheat the griddle, grill or broiler to medium heat. Put the chicken pieces on the griddle, reserving marinade. Cook chicken until cooked through, about 10 on each side. Brush with reserved marinade 2 -3 times during cooking. Sprinkle with reserved lemon strips and serve immediately.