Chicken breast recipes are the most searched for recipes on the internet--and for good reason. They're filling, healthy, and easy--and everyone likes them. Well, I know this one girl who doesn't like chicken but, frankly, that's weird. :)
Besides the marinading, this whole meal takes about 15 minutes to make. So, it's perfect for a weekday night or when you just want something healthy and easy for dinner. I guarantee you will be surprised by how much flavor you can impart to a chicken breasts using garlic, herbs, and lemon instead of fats or sugars. This meal will become a staple in your household--it is in mine!
2 large chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon each of parsley, thyme, and oregano, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
salt and pepper
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1. Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment or wax paper. Pound to half inch thickness, and cut each breast in half.
2. In a large freezer bag, combine garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Add chicken and move around so that the breasts are immersed in the marinade. Put in fridge for 1 hour. (You can push this to 2 but the juice of the lemon will start to 'cook' the chicken, which will alter the texture, so don't leave it too long).
3. Preheat the grill to Medium-High. When hot, remove chicken from marinade and salt and pepper both sides. Put on the grill and don't move it around.
4. Meanwhile, add remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a large sautee pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is glistening, add the vegetables and cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp--about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, flip the chicken and finish cooking on the grill.
5. When chicken breast are done (juices run clear), take off the grill and let sit for a couple minutes. Serve with asparagus and red peppers.
Serves 4.
Printable version here.
The chicken was terrific.... tart.... fresh.... and tasty with the mixture of herbs.... I did not expect much from yet another lemon marinated chicken breast.... but it surprised me and was special... The veggies were also a nice surprise as I have never sauteed asparagus or red pepper before... It was almost like grilling them... only easier... Thanks once again for a real treat.
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