EGYPTIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

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This recipe is extremely simple to prepare. However, in order to achieve a perfect result, I recommend that you marinate the chicken for 24 hours. It really does make a difference to the flavour. This chicken dish is lovely served with rice and a spinach yoghurt salad.Borani Esfenaj.

Provided by Scots LassCairo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g chicken breast fillets
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken fillets well and dry with kitchen towel.
  • Whisk all marinade ingredients together.
  • Place chicken in a glass dish, pour over marinade & ensure each piece is coated in the marinade.
  • Cover glass dish with cling film & leave to marinate for as long as possible in refrigerator.
  • It is best to begin preparation for this dish the day before in order to obtain the best result.
  • Next day: Remove dish from refrigerator.
  • Allow it to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Pre-heat grill and place fillets on the grill pan, brushing with remainder of marinade.
  • Cook for approximately 25 minutes, brushing with marinade, turning once during cooking.
  • Chicken should be moist and golden, but not tough and overcooked.
  • If chicken browns too soon reduce grill heat to moderate.
  • Enjoy!

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