Boneless skinless chicken breasts are tasty on the grill, but sometimes they can be dry and a bit boring. This recipe for chicken marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and Dijonmustard will elevate this neutral protein by giving it a subtle tangy flavour, offering just the right amount of zing!
Add chicken. To the marinade, add your cut-up and trimmed chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
Heat the grill. Once the chicken has marinated, heat the grill or BBQ to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, the amount of time it takes the chicken to reach the internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
Notes
It is best to use fresh chicken and one that has not previously been frozen. I experimented with this and I have found that when chicken is frozen and thawed it becomes dry and tough when cooked. Even when marinated this was still the case. Organic chicken, in my opinion, is better because the chicken is not mass-produced and is of a higher, more palatable quality.Cut the chicken breasts in half on the length to resemble chicken strips (see ingredients photo above). These smaller pieces cook quicker which prevents the chicken from drying out. And they are a nice smaller portion size too.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
288
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
722
mg
31
%
Potassium
465
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
53
g
106
%
Vitamin A
67
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is approximated using an online nutrition calculator. It is included as a courtesy and should not be substituted for the advice of a professional nutritionist.
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