Spicy, zesty chicken

Name: Spicy, zesty chicken
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/3 c olive or canola oil; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1-1/2 tsp fresh oregano; 1/4 tsp or more red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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By sherry monfils
@smonfils

This is a great zesty, spicy, flavorful chicken. You can add more or less red pepper flakes, it all depends on how spicy you want it.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

Prep:

1 Hr 10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1/3 c

olive or canola oil
2 Tbsp

lemon juice
1/2 tsp

grated lemon zest
2 tsp

minced garlic
1-1/2 tsp

fresh oregano
1/4 tsp

or more red pepper flakes
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
6

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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How to Make Spicy, zesty chicken

Step-by-Step

In lg shallow bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Add chicken to bowl, turn to coat.
Cover, refrigerate 1 hr to marinate. Turn occasionally. Oil grill grates and heat to med-high heat. Discard marinade.
Grill chicken 6-8 min per side. I sprinkle a few red pepper flakes on top.

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