Lemon Ginger Marinated Chicken

Post date: Aug 11, 2014 8:37:46 PM

Zest from 1 lemon

1 lemon, juiced

2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce

½ teaspoon thyme, dried

½ teaspoon oregano, dried

2–4 garlic cloves, sliced

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

4–5 fresh ginger slices, rough chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil

8–12 pieces of chicken,

Additional lemon, sliced thin for serving

1. Remove lemon zest (yellow part of the peel) with a citrus zester, microplane or grater.

2. Using the same lemon, squeeze lemon juice into bowl. Add zest, soy sauce, thyme, oregano, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, pepper and olive oil. Blend with a whisk.

3. Add chicken to marinate and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

4. Preheat grill to medium-high.

5. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.

6. Grill boneless chicken breasts 4 to 5 minutes per side. Bone-in chicken should cook 7 to 10 minutes per side. Check internal temperature of the meat. Chicken is done when its internal temperature measures 165 degrees.