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Marinated grilled chicken breast with garlic and herbs
Ingredients
Step by step process
Marinade
- 1
For the grilled chicken breast, first prepare the marinade. In a bowl mix the olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon juice, sweet paprika, thyme and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cut the meat horizontally so it has the same thickness all over, or pound it lightly. An even slab cooks through evenly and stays juicy.
- 3
Put the slices into the marinade, coat them thoroughly and let them rest for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. If you have time, even overnight works.
Grilling
- 4
Heat the grill or a grill pan thoroughly. Take the meat out of the marinade and let the excess drip off, otherwise it would burn on the hot grate.
- 5
Grill the slices for 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Turn them only once so nice grill marks form and the juices stay inside.
- 6
Move the cooked meat to a board and let it rest for 5 minutes under aluminum foil. Then slice it on the bias and serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
More tips:
Don't overdo the lemon juice in the marinade and don't leave the meat in it too long. The acid otherwise tightens the fibers and the breast dries out after grilling.
A thermometer is your safety net. In the center of the thickest spot the chicken reads 75 degrees Celsius, and then it's done while still juicy.
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