Let's Get Grilling - Lemony Garlic Grilled Chicken

I love spring.  Warmer temperatures and longer days allow for more outdoor activity inclusive of grilling.  Last night we grilled some chicken breasts, and it was so incredibly easy and delicious.

When it comes to chicken breasts, I prefer them pounded thin.  Thick pieces of chicken are not very appetizing -- at least to me.

Using four skinless chicken breast cutlets, I whipped together the following marinade.  

RECIPE:  Lemony Garlic Marinade

Ingredients:

8 tablespoons of olive oil

2 to 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar

juice of 1 lemon

1 clove of garlic sliced

lemon pepper

dried basil

dried thyme

salt

Instructions:

Place chicken in a shallow baking dish.   Pour the olive oil and white wine vinegar over the chicken.  There should be enough to so there is 1/4 inch in the bottom of the dish.  Squeeze the lemon on each breast.  Sprinkle the seasonings and the garlic evenly over each breast.  Be generous with the seasoning as some of it will come off on the grill.  Cover and marinade for at least 1 hour but no more than 3 hours.

Heat the grill to medium heat (325 to 350 degrees).  Place the chicken on the grill with the seasoned side up.  Brush a little bit of remaining marinade on each piece.  Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, and then turn over.  Season the other side with a little more salt and lemon pepper.  Grill until the chicken is cooked through (roughly another 5 to 10 minutes).

This chicken was tangy, and would be great sliced on a salad for a healthy warm weather meal.