Best Herb Tomato Grilled Chicken Microwave Version Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (leave several inches between them and work in batches as needed). Cover with plastic wrap to keep things tidy, and with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken to an even thickness. It doesn't need to be ultra thin-just make sure the middle is fairly even with the ends (the chicken should be about 1/2-inch thick).
• With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).
• In a large ziptop bag, combine the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken.
• Seal the bag to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Place in a pan or bowl to catch any drips. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it to marinate for up to 12 hours (5 to 6 hours is ideal). Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!
• When ready to grill, preheat the grill to high (475 degrees F). If your chicken has been in the refrigerator, remove it and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grates.
• Place the chicken on the grill presentation (smooth) side down, shaking off any excess marinade. Cover the grill and let cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip. The chicken should lift easily off the grill; if it sticks, allow it to cook another minute or two.
• Recover the grill and cook for an additional 4 to 8 minutes. Chicken is considered done at 165 degrees F. I like to remove chicken from the grill around the 155-160 degree F mark and allow it to finish cooking while resting. DO NOT OVERCOOK, or your chicken will be dry.
• Place the chicken on a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Add any desired toppings or sauces. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERBS

Steps:

• In a blender combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Blend together. Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl and pour blended marinade over the chicken. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat OR set oven to broil.
• Remove chicken from dish (disposing of leftover marinade) and grill or broil for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

HERB-TOMATO GRILLED CHICKEN (OVEN VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. Cut off excess fat from chicken pieces.
• 2. Loosen the skin away from the meat (this helps the basting sauce to reach the meat underneath).
• 3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• 4. Mix together and blend well the oil, tomato ketchup or chili sauce, lemon juice, the garlic and the herbs used.
• 5. Place chicken pieces on rack.
• 6. Brush on both sides with basting sauce.
• 7. Grill chicken for 12 to 15 minutes on one side, brushing with basting sauce from time to time.
• 8. Turn chicken over.
• 9. Brush again with sauce.
• 10. Grill chicken for another 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
• 11. Serve immediately with crusty bread and a tossed green salad, tomatoes and crispy baked potato wedges.

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN (CONVECTION-MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Cream together margarine, garlic, Parmesan, sage, thyme & basil.
• Turn chicken breast side up and gently work your fingers under the skin at the openings on each side of the breast.
• Continue into thighs and legs and make the skin as smooth as possible.
• Using fingers, spread herb mixture evenly under the skin.
• Place chicken, breast side up on broiling trivet.
• Bake 9 to 13 minutes PER POUND on High Mix setting or until chicken next to bone is no longer pink.

HERB-TOMATO GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• NOTE: You may marinate the chicken in the sauce before grilling/baking.
• Loosen the skin from chicken so the sauce can reach the meat.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Mix the ingredients for the sauce.
• Place chicken on grill.
• Brush sauce on both sides.
• Grill chicken until done and turn over occasionally, BASTING DURING grilling for full flavor.
• Serve with extra warm sauce.