Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken

Name: Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Such a simple mix of herbs adds so much tasty flavor to this yummy chicken. You can either through it on the grill or bake it.—Donna Leuw, Calgary, Alberta

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 172 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken in Country Woman July/August 1997