GREEK STYLE BROILED CHICKEN BREASTS

Greek Style Broiled Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
juice from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp fresh marjoram, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
6 chicken breast halves
cooked rice to serve
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh thyme and marjoram sprigs for garnish
lemon peel strips for garnish

Steps:

1. In a shallow dish, mix together oil, lemon juice, marjoram and thyme.
2. Prick chicken flesh with a fork. Turn chicken to coat with the marinade. Cover dish and marinade in refrigerator up to 8 hours.
3. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place, skin side down, on broiler pan. Brush with marinade and broil 8-10 minutes, basting occasionally. Turn chicken and broil an additional 8-10 minutes. or until golden-brown and cooked through.
4. Stir pan juices into the cooked warm rice, garnish with thyme, marjoram and lemon peel.