Here's how to marinate protein-rich chicken thoroughly with lemon zest and grill it to make it as delicious as possible, shared for MyFood Myanmar's food lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lemon (or lime)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Place the chicken pieces in a plastic bag and pound them flat with a meat mallet. This way, you'll avoid the problem of the chicken cooking on both sides but remaining undercooked in the middle.
2. Since only the lemon zest is needed, grate the lemon peel using a grater. You can also use a knife to scrape it off.
3. Place the resulting lemon zest into an airtight bag. Add in the olive oil, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper together.
4. Once all the ingredients are well mixed, add in the chicken pieces and seal the bag tightly.
5. Then, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
6. When ready to grill, preheat the grill to the highest temperature setting. Then place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not grill longer than that.
After 2 to 3 minutes, flip to the other side and continue grilling for another 2 to 3 minutes.
And there you have it — delicious grilled chicken!
Source: Onceuponachef.com
