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August 8, 2011
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Sunshine Grilled Chicken

Chicken Grilled & Broiled
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes

Depending on the season, lemons can cost in excess of 50 cents each. You can still enjoy this chicken dish by using frozen lemon juice concentrate. Or, freeze your own freshly squeezed juice.

Depending on the season, lemons can cost in excess of 50 cents each. You can still enjoy this chicken dish by using frozen lemon juice concentrate. Or, freeze your own freshly squeezed juice.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary or 4 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat grill. Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Combine lemon juice, oil, onion, rosemary, lemon peel, salt and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Pour 1/2 of sauce in a large resealable plastic bag.

  2. 2

    Pierce chicken in several places. Place in prepared bag; seal. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes, turning occasionally; drain.

  3. 3

    Place chicken on a medium-hot grill. Grill for 10 minutes; turn. Brush with 1/2 of reserved sauce.

  4. 4

    Grill chicken, brushing frequently with remaining sauce, for about 10 minutes or until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a knife.

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Look in the housewares section of the supermarket for a special timesaving tool called a zester. It produces perfectly shredded lemon peel in a hurry.

Great Pairings

Tropical Crunch Salad

If strawberries are out of season, and unavailable, or priced too high, use 2 chopped peeled pears instead. Even when berries are in season and priced low, pears may be the better buy.

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