AuthorNeal Wentz
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Perfect summer dinner. It's lemony, zingy, herby, and chickeny!!

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 2 Chicken Breasts; halved
Marinade
 3 Lemons2 for Juice and Zest, 1 for Grilling
 5 Sprigs of Rosemary; 3 chopped, 2 whole
 5 Leaves of Sage; 3 chopped, 2 whole
 3 Cloves of Garlic; chopped
 1 tbsp Whole Peppercorns; GroundPestle and Mortar is more fun, but a peppermill works too
 ½ cup Cooking Oil
Garlic Parmesan Rissoto
1

Zest 2 lemons, and then juice those 2 lemons into a bowl.

2

Chop 3 sprigs of rosemary, and 3 leaves of sage. Add to the bowl.

3

Add the remainder of the marinade ingredients, and whisk together.

4

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

5

In a large ziplock bag or marinade container, add chicken, the 2 whole sprigs of rosemary, 2 whole leaves of sage, and marinade.

6

Allow to marinade for 1 hr, but no more than 12hrs.

7

Light the grill, and preheat to 400°F.

8

Slice the remaining lemon lengthwise into 8 slices.

9

Place the lemons on the grill over direct heat. Then place the chicken on top of the lemons. Cook each side for about 7 minutes.

10

Take the chicken off of the lemons, and place directly on the grill grates for char marks. Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F.

11

Remove from the grill and allow to rest before slicing.

12

Serve with Bear Kitchen Garlic Parmesan Risotto.

Ingredients

 2 Chicken Breasts; halved
Marinade
 3 Lemons2 for Juice and Zest, 1 for Grilling
 5 Sprigs of Rosemary; 3 chopped, 2 whole
 5 Leaves of Sage; 3 chopped, 2 whole
 3 Cloves of Garlic; chopped
 1 tbsp Whole Peppercorns; GroundPestle and Mortar is more fun, but a peppermill works too
 ½ cup Cooking Oil
Garlic Parmesan Rissoto

Directions

1

Zest 2 lemons, and then juice those 2 lemons into a bowl.

2

Chop 3 sprigs of rosemary, and 3 leaves of sage. Add to the bowl.

3

Add the remainder of the marinade ingredients, and whisk together.

4

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

5

In a large ziplock bag or marinade container, add chicken, the 2 whole sprigs of rosemary, 2 whole leaves of sage, and marinade.

6

Allow to marinade for 1 hr, but no more than 12hrs.

7

Light the grill, and preheat to 400°F.

8

Slice the remaining lemon lengthwise into 8 slices.

9

Place the lemons on the grill over direct heat. Then place the chicken on top of the lemons. Cook each side for about 7 minutes.

10

Take the chicken off of the lemons, and place directly on the grill grates for char marks. Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F.

11

Remove from the grill and allow to rest before slicing.

12

Serve with Bear Kitchen Garlic Parmesan Risotto.

Notes

Grilled Lemon Herb & Pepper Chicken

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