LEMON AND THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
These classic herb and lemon-seasoned chicken breasts will win over fans, especially when cooked over charcoal to give them the deepest, smokiest taste. For dark meat lovers, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs and make everyone happy.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories barbecues, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
- Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
- Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Malik Azaan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme marinade was perfect. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
CeeJay Grodes
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The lemon and thyme marinade was delicious and gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Samukelisiwe Mkhwanazi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Oluwasheyi Precious
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemon and thyme marinade was so flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Haris Jamal
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon and thyme marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
ahmed yas
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The lemon and thyme marinade was delicious and gave the chicken a wonderful flavor.
Glamrock Chica
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme marinade was perfect. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Lizbeth Pineda
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The lemon and thyme marinade was delicious and gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Bakht Rawan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Olivia Heynes
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemon and thyme marinade was so flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Tanha Tahani
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon and thyme marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
anthony cabazos
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The lemon and thyme marinade was delicious and gave the chicken a wonderful flavor.
Md Hossin
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I usually marinate the chicken overnight, which makes it even more flavorful.
Nasir Kanwal
[email protected]This lemon and thyme grilled chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme gave it a wonderful taste. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.