GRILLED ROSEMARY CHICKEN BREASTS

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This easy, quick, and light dish has exceptional flavor. The rosemary plays perfectly with strong garlic flavor and a hint of lemon for bright fresh flavor. This is a must try for summer.

Provided by Semigourmet

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk garlic, olive oil, rosemary, mustard, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Pour garlic mixture over chicken, reserving 1/8 cup. Seal bag and massage marinade into chicken. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, baste with reserved marinade, and continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Cover with foil and let rest for at least 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 0.2 g