Grilled Chicken Breast



Grilled Chicken Breast
Originally uploaded by simplyspices

  • 1 lb. Chicken Breasts,skinless and boneless,
  • 1/2 cup olive oil,
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice,
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt,
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Black pepper, crushed,
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, or 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp dry Basil leaves,
  • 1/4 tsp dry Oregano leaves,
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin powder,
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper powder (optional)

Method:
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice and dry ingredients(salt,pepper,garlic powder,basil,organo leaves,cumin and cayenne pepper powder) to create marinade.
  • Marinate chicken breasts in a covered dish and refrigerate up to 24 to 48 hours, refrigerated ; Make sure each side of the chicken breast is covered in marinade.
  • Place the breasts onto a heated grill for 3 min. on each side;cook about 10 min.
  • Grill chicken for about 8-10 minutes each side, or until thoroughly cooked.

Note:
  • When you poke a hole in the breast, the juices run clear means that cooked.
  • If chicken is not cooked the liquid that comes out will have pink or yellow hue.
  • If you overcook the chicken will become hard, make sure to check often.

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