Recipes

Grilled Lemon-Sage Chicken

50mins

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken breast halves, skinless
6 lemon slices, cut in half
fresh sage leaves (optional)
FOR THE MARINADE
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2-3 medium garlic cloves, minced'
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients.

  • Step 2

    Discard all the visible fat from the chicken

  • Step 3

    Put the chicken with the smooth side up between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a tortilla press, the smooth side of a meat mallet, or a rolling pin, lightly flatten the chicken to a thickness of ¼ inch, being careful not to tear the meat.

  • Step 4

    Add to the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to eight hours, turning occasionally.

  • Step 5

    Discard the marinade

  • Step 6

    Preheat the grill on medium-high. Grill the chicken for six to seven minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the centre.

  • Step 7

    To serve, garnish with the lemon slices and sage leaves.