COOK'S ILLUSTRATED GRILLED LEMON-PARSLEY CHICKEN BREASTS ON A CHARCOAL GRILL

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COOK'S ILLUSTRATED GRILLED LEMON-PARSLEY CHICKEN BREASTS ON A CHARCOAL GRILL image

Categories     Marinade     Chicken     Low Fat     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
Table salt and ground black pepper
3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
Vegetable oil for grill rack
Large disposable aluminum baking pan

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in small bowl; set aside. 2. Whisk together remaining tablespoon lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, remaining teaspoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and water in medium bowl. Place marinade and chicken in gallon-size zipper-lock bag and toss to coat; press out as much air as possible and seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes, flipping bag after 15 minutes. 3.Build modified two-level fire by arranging all coals over half of grill, leaving other half empty. Grill is ready when side with coals is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for 3 to 4 seconds). 4. Remove chicken from bag, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place chicken on cooler side of grill, smooth-side down, with thicker side facing coals. Cover with disposable pan and cook until bottom of chicken just begins to develop light grill marks and is no longer translucent, 6 to 9 minutes. Using tongs, flip chicken and rotate so that thinner side faces coals. Cover with disposable pan and continue to cook until chicken is opaque and firm to touch and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 140 degrees, 6 to 9 minutes longer. 5. Move chicken to hotter side of grill and cook, uncovered, until dark grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip chicken and cook until dark grill marks appear and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 160 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to cutting board, let rest, tented with foil, 5 minutes. Slice each breast on bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices and transfer to individual plates. Drizzle with reserved sauce and serve.

Niazi Vlogs
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I've tried a lot of grilled chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon-parsley marinade is the perfect finishing touch.


Rifleman Phame
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This chicken recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abud Albloshi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-parsley marinade was a nice change of pace.


Jessica G
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious.


Robin Boling
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-parsley marinade was the perfect complement.


gff Yff
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This chicken recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your weeknight meals. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Ricardo Mzobe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon-parsley marinade is delicious.


Makhosi Mafu
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is juicy and flavorful.


MD MUMTAZKHAN
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Queen Zion
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This grilled lemon-parsley chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-parsley marinade added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.