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Grilled Chicken Marinade


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • lbs chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 grated garlic cloves, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup finely chopped basil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for finishing later. Add the thin sliced chicken breasts to the remaining marinade and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through to 165°F.
  5. During the final minute of cooking, brush the chicken with the reserved herb marinade for extra flavor.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Grill