Lemon Thyme Chicken

Lemon Thyme Chicken
4.5 from 2 ratings
A quick and easy lemon and thyme marinade will help your chicken breasts be the star of your plate.This recipe is courtesy of Perdue.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts, preferably perdue
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  1. In wide, shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, shallots, thyme, salt and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
  3. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade.
  5. Drain the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Heat your outdoor grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  8. Grill the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Brush with reserved marinade until done.
  10. Chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 170°F.
  11. Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
  12. Slice into serving pieces or serve whole with potatoes or rice and your favorite green side dish for a complete meal.