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grilled lemon-sage chicken breasts

Recipe by
Tamara Bonneru
Prineville, OR

I've no idea where I got this recipe from but I've made it countless times as it's a family fave on the grill. This is one of the few recipes that I've not changed a thing on as it's excellent just the way it is. It's very low in fat and sodium with lots of great tasting fresh herbs. Excellent served with grilled asparagus, Ceasar salad and hot, fresh garlic bread.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled lemon-sage chicken breasts

  • 1 tsp
    olive oil ( i use extra virgin for more flavor)
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped, fresh sage leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • 3 clove
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    fresh cracked black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6
    bones, skinless chicken breasts, all fat removed
  • 6 slice
    lemon
  • fresh sage leaves

How To Make grilled lemon-sage chicken breasts

  • 1
    For the marinade combine all ingredients except the last 3. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place chicken, smooth side up, between 2 sheets plastic wrap. Using a tortilla press or the smooth side of meat mallet, lightly flatten chicken to 1/8 inch thickness. Add to marinade and turn to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Several hours to overnight would be best. Turn bag occasionally.
  • 2
    Discard marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side til done. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh sage leaves.
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