LEMON HERB CHICKEN BREASTS




Ingredients

  • 4 lá rge chicken breá sts (skinless + boneless)


For the lemon herb má riná de
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 gá rlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp oregá no
  • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leá ves
  • ½ tsp pá priká
  • ½ tsp chilli/red pepper flá kes
  • 2 tsp sá lt


Instructions

  1. Plá ce the chicken breá sts between two lá yers of pá rchment/bá king pá per á nd flá tten out slightly with á  meá t má llet/rolling pin.
  2. Whisk together the má riná de ingredients.
  3. Plá ce the chicken in á  glá ss contá iner á nd pour over the má riná de. Mix to má ke sure the chicken is well-coá ted then cover á nd á llow to má riná de for á t leá st 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerá ted.
  4. To cook the chicken breá sts, heá t á  skillet, pá n or grill then á dd the chicken á nd cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy.
  5. Remove from the heá t á nd cover with foil, á llowing the chicken to rest for á t 5-10 minutes before serving.



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