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Basic, almost foolproof grilled chicken – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

Basic, almost foolproof grilled chicken

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb (900 g) chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt (optional)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Trim the chicken of any excess fat, and if both breasts are still attached by the cartilage in the middle, simply cut that out. If the breasts have the tenderloins still intact, go ahead and remove those and save for a future use.
  • Allow breasts to rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  3. Add in the chicken, using your hands to make sure the marinade thoroughly covers all parts of the chicken. Allow to marinate at least 30 minutes. Longer is preferred, as the flavors will really permeate the chicken that much more.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  5. Heat a large cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Once very hot, place chicken breasts smooth side down on pan.
  7. Do not even think about touching the chicken to turn until nice and caramelized and the chicken releases easily from the pan. If it resists releasing, it is not ready to be flipped. If your grill pan was nice and hot (as it should be) this should only take about 3–5 minutes per side.
  8. Remove the chicken from the grill pan, and place on a sheet pan and into the oven for 12–15 minutes to finish cooking. You will know your chicken is done when juices run clear.

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