Easy herb marinated grilled chicken is a healthy and flavorful dish that can be prepped ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
Ingredients
4-6boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighsabout 2 pounds total weight
½cupapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonfresh lime or lemon juice
2teaspoonlime or lemon zest
2tablespoonfresh oreganorinsed and crushed with fingers to release oils
2sprigsfresh rosemaryrinsed and crushed with fingers to release oils
3garlicclovespeeled and crushed
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
With a kitchen mallet, or rolling pin, pound chicken to an even thickness.
Add the marinade ingredients to a 1-gallon zip to lock freezer bag, seal and shake to mix. Add chicken, reseal and turn to coat chicken thoroughly.
Place the bag in a bowl and set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Turn the bag a few times to ensure even marinating.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and discard marinade. Grill breasts over medium direct heat, turning once, for 10 – 15 minutes total. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.