Grilled Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

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Just a few simple pantry ingredients combine for a delicious marinated chicken.

Grilled Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

Rosemary and lemon always bring the best out of meat, and this recipe for Tuscan-style grilled chicken is sure to satisfy. To create the three-ingredient marinade, rosemary is steeped in hot water to intensify the flavor of the herb, and then combined with olive oil and garlic. During grilling, the marinated chicken is basted with fresh lemon juice to further enhance the tangy taste.

Directions

Prepare rosemary oil:

Heat grill to medium. In a small saucepan, bring 1/3 cup water and rosemary to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let steep 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth; let cool.

For juicy chicken, always preheat the grill to ensure a good sear, without drying out the meat.
Marinate chicken:

Combine chicken and rosemary oil in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, and turn to coat. Cover, and let marinate at least 15 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator, turning chicken occasionally.
Grill chicken and serve:

Remove chicken from marinade; place on grill. Discard marinade. Cook, basting frequently with lemon juice and turning as needed to prevent burning, until cooked throughout, 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve with Grilled Zucchini and Squash.

Don't be tempted to flip the chicken too soon! Wait until you see those distinct grill marks, then turn.