Grilled Chicken with Garlic and Lemon
Boneless chicken breasts marinated with fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and oregano, then grilled until juicy and lightly charred.
Instructions
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Step 1
Finely zest the lemons, then squeeze their juice into a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, and whisk until combined.
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Step 2
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, turn them until evenly coated, and cover the bowl.
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Step 3
Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Step 5
Lift the chicken from the marinade, allow the excess to drip into the bowl, and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and rest it for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Keep raw chicken refrigerated, clean contaminated hands and surfaces promptly, and cook every breast to an internal temperature of at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw poultry may contain harmful bacteria.
- Raw chicken marinade can cause cross-contamination.
- Unevenly thick chicken breasts may cook at different rates.