Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe!

posted in Recipes on 6/27/2015

This simple, sensational marinade and sauce for grilled chicken features lemon, garlic, rosemary, and butter. Separate the marinade into thirds: 1/3 for marinating, 1/3 for basting, 1/3 for topping.

PREP 15 mins COOK 8 mins READY IN 3 hrs 23 mins Original recipe makes 6 chicken breasts!

1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic 1 lemon, zested 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1.In a food processor, thoroughly blend together the butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour 1/3 of blended mixture into a small bowl for marinade. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside. 2.Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Rub chicken breasts with the marinade mixture. Place chicken breasts on a platter, cover, and refrigerate 3 hours.

3.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Pour half of the reserved rosemary and lemon mixture into a bowl for basting. Cover remaining mixture, and set aside for topping cooked chicken. 4.Grill chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side, basting with rosemary and lemon basting mixture. Remove chicken breasts from grill, and top with small scoops of the remaining topping mixture.