Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a staple in my house. There affordable, versatile and everyone likes them. The downside is that they can be quite bland, so I love to marinade and grill them. This recipe is for my favourite marinade, and it goes really well with these green beans.
This marinade has lemon and dijon mustard as the main flavours. The marinade also has garlic and chilli flakes in it which give an extra boost of flavour.
You can of course use this marinade on vegetables or another cut of meat, the flavours make it very versatile. I have also used this marinade and then baked the chicken in the oven. It is still delicious, but I love the charred smoky flavour that grilling gives.
Are chicken breasts a staple in your house?
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- Zest of one lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Directions:
Mix marinade ingredients together. Pour over chicken and marinade for at least 1 hour, or a maximum of overnight.
Pre heat your grill to medium high heat. Grill chicken on each side for 7-10 minutes with the lid closed, or until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165°. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Adapted from Inspired Taste