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A female food blogger holding a rustic platter of Grilled Lemony Chicken served over a fresh Romaine lettuce and carrot salad, accompanied by a small bowl of nut sauce.
Stav Kogan

Preparing Your Grilled Lemony Chicken Marinade

Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 635

Ingredients
  

  • 1.0 lb (16 oz / 450g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved
  • 1.5 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) freshly minced thyme leaves
  • 0.5 tsp (0.04 oz / 1g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.33 cups (2.7 oz / 75g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.33 cups (2.8 oz / 80g) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.0 tsp (0.2 oz / 6g) sea salt
  • 2.0 large carrots (5 oz / 140g), julienned or grated
  • 1.0 head Romaine lettuce (10.5 oz / 300g), bottom chiffonade leaves removed
  • 0.5 cups (4 oz / 115g) prepared Nut Sauce
  • lb the Chicken Evenly: Before marinating, gently pound the chicken breast halves to a uniform thickness. This ensures even cooking on the grill and prevents the thinner ends from drying out before the thickest part is cooked through.

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the 0.33 cups (2.7 oz / 75g) extra virgin olive oil, 0.33 cups (2.8 oz / 80g) freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1.5 tsp. (0.05 oz / 1.5g) minced thyme, 1.0 tsp. (0.2 oz / 6g) sea salt, and 0.5 tsp. (0.04 oz / 1g) black pepper in a medium bowl to make the marinade.
  2. Place the 1.0 pound (16 oz / 450g) halved chicken breasts into a glass baking dish; pour the marinade evenly over the chicken, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, heat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for about 5. 0 to 10.0 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through and opaque in the center.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest and cool slightly on a cutting board, then cut it into small, even slices.
  5. To serve, arrange the 1. 0 head (10.5 oz / 300g) of prepared romaine lettuce on a large platter and top evenly with the 2.0 (5 oz / 140g) julienned carrots.
  6. Place the sliced Grilled Lemony Chicken over the fresh vegetables and drizzle with the 0.5 cups (4 oz / 115g) of nut sauce right before serving.
  7. Let It Rest: Always allow your Grilled Lemony Chicken to rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat rather than spilling out onto your cutting board.
  8. Mind the Marinating Time: While 6 hours is the sweet spot for the citrus and herbs to penetrate the meat, do not exceed 12 hours. The high acidity of the freshly squeezed lemon juice will begin to break down the proteins, resulting in a mushy texture.
    Oil Your Grill Grates: Extra virgin olive oil in the marinade helps, but to get those beautiful, distinct grill marks without tearing the meat, make sure your grill grates are clean and lightly oiled right before placing the chicken down.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 60gFat: 35g

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