Citrus and Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken
From the foundersAlexander Eriksson·Founder & CEO
Juicy chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic and Mediterranean herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a hearty salad of baby spinach and red pepper.
Ingredients
2 servings
- 600 gchicken breast fillet
- 1 stlemon
- 3 klyftorgarlic cloves
- 1 mskolive oil
- 1 mskdried oregano
- 130 gBaby spinach
- 1 stRed pointed pepper
- 0.5 stcucumber
- 0.5 stred onion
- 2 dlMild natural yoghurt
How to make it
- 1
Mix lemon juice, finely grated lemon zest, crushed garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Turn the chicken in the marinade and leave to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat the grill to high direct heat.
- 4
Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until nicely coloured and the internal temperature reaches 72°C.
- 5
Combine baby spinach, sliced red pointed pepper, diced cucumber and sliced red onion in a salad bowl.
- 6
Season the yoghurt with a pinch of salt, pepper and a little lemon juice to make a simple sauce.
- 7
Slice the chicken and serve straight away with the fresh green salad and yoghurt sauce.
Kitchen tips
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken stays juicy rather than dry (72°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after grilling before slicing so the juices stay in.
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