Lemon Herb Chicken

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

This recipe proves that some simple seasonings can really enhance the naturally terrific taste of chicken. I depend on this recipe often in summer.—Janice Smith, Cynthiana, Kentucky

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass dish, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain; discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning several times.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 154 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (trace sugars, trace fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lemon Herb Chicken in Taste of Home April/May 1997