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by Yvonne Maffei | Jul 4, 2010 | Dinner, Italian, Mediterranean, Poultry Dishes, Recipes, Summer
This is such a quick summer dish. Use herbs that are ready for picking, which come perfectly paired with grilled chicken. You can use dried herbs for this dish, but the flavor will not be as intense as using the fresh ones. Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. thigh or breast boneless, skinless chicken (5 pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1-½ fresh small lemons or 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1/8 tsp. ground fennel
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Directions
- Combine chicken with the garlic, herbs, pepper and salt in a glass dish. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours-overnight.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator. Meanwhile heat the grill (indoor or outdoor) to medium-high heat.
- Remove garlic and rosemary from the chicken, as it tends to burn and become bitter when cooked over direct heat. Discard the marinade.
- Place chicken over direct heat on the grill and cook 6-8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads at least 165°.
- Serve with a side of fresh pasta salad, grilled vegetables and any other of your favorite summertime foods.
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by Yvonne Maffei | Jul 3, 2010 | Dinner, Poultry Dishes, Recipes, Summer
There’s nothing more enjoyable in the summer than no-fuss food. Fresh produce and great halal chicken are all you need in this recipe, allowing time for more fun in the sun without sacrificing great flavor.Serves 4-6
Ingredients for the Grilled Chicken
- Herb & Citrus Sauce (recipe follows)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless chicken meat (breast or thigh), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 bunch red leaf lettuce
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ lb. fresh feta cheese, crumbled
Ingredients for the Herb & Citrus Sauce
- ¼ tsp. whole cumin, toasted
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- ¾ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¾ cup fresh flat leaf parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- zest of 4 small lemons or 3 large ones (preferably organic)
- zest of 4 limes (preferably organic)
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. sea salt
Directions for the Herb & Citrus Sauce
- Grind together the toasted (over dry heat) cumin and red pepper flakes. Measure ½ tsp. of this combination.
- Blend the cumin-red pepper, fresh herbs, garlic, zest of lemons and limes, black pepper and salt in a bowl until well combined.
Directions for the Grilled Chicken
- In a large glass bowl, combine the herb & citrus sauce and the oil with the chicken, covering each piece of meat with the herbs and oil.
- Heat a grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken over direct heat until meat is cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. Be careful not to over-cook the meat or it may become dry.
Directions To Make the Wraps
- Clean and dry the lettuce leaves. Remove seeds from the tomatoes and chop finely.
- Add chicken to the lettuce leaves, top with tomatoes and sprinkle with feta. Wrap the lettuce leaves around the chicken and toppings.
- Serve by arranging the wraps in a platter for guests or arrange all ingredients in separate plates for a help-yourself style serving.
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Mediterranean Spiced Grilled Chicken
