Tammy's Recipes

Zesty garlic chicken breast grilled to perfection

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2/3 cup vegetable oil
5 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon (firmly packed) lime zest
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 * teaspoon black pepper

Optional
Cayenne Pepper

1. Add oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, oregano, peppers, and salt into a large, sealable dish. Mix.

2. Cut the chicken breasts into thirds and then add chicken breast to mixture, turn occassionaly to ensure even coating and flavor.

3. Marinate for at least 1 hour; I prefer to marinate the mixture overnight.

4. To cook, preheat your grill to the correct temperature for chicken breast. ** Once preheated add chicken to the grill and cook appropriately (until proper internal temperature is reached--be careful not to overcook as it will dry out the chicken)

* For a spicier chicken double the black pepper and add cayenne pepper.

** Every grill is different. My Weber grill takes 10 minutes to preheat and chicken is grilled on medium direct heat for 8-10 minutes for an average sized chicken breast. Thicker breasts require a couple extra minutes of cooking and sometimes I will reduce the heat to low.

Most high quality grills will come "pre-tested" for proper cooking times. You may need to adjust slightly, but following their cooking times for select cuts of meat is usually helpful.

Rating: 9/10. The aroma of garlic and the tangyness of lemon make for a delicious chicken flavoring. I will say, though, that most of the success in this recipe comes from a good grill and proper grilling. Joshua loves his Weber grill, and his chicken breast always turns out tender, moist, and flavorful. The ingredients in this recipe just accent what he already does with the meat. :)