Friday, December 18, 2009

T&J'S LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

A burst of flavors in your mouth. This tenderize chicken will have you making more and more. With easy prep this lemon pepper chicken will impress your guest and have them begging for the recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound of Boneless Chicken Breast
2 zest lemons and juice
1 tablespoon of oregano
1 tablespoon of basil
1 tablespoon cilantro
1/2 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 tablespoon ground cracked pepper (enough to cover all pieces of chicken)
1/2 c. fine chopped onions
2 cloves of chopped garlic
4 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions
In a 9*13 deep baking dish combine all ingredients’ except chicken. With a meat mallet pound out all the chicken until its nice and flat. Add the chicken to the ingredients in the baking dish. Cover with foil. Place in the fridge. Marinate the chicken depending on time up to 30 minutes to an hour. Flip the chicken over so both sides are evenly coated and marinated. If you want you can make this recipe a day before serving or at least up to two hours before. Once marinated place in a 350' degree oven for about an hour chicken will be fully cooked. Another great idea for all your grill lovers place this chicken on the grill. You can put the marinade in a sauce pot so you can serve it along side or baste the chicken while on the grill and dispose of the rest of the marinade. If you grill the chicken of course the cook time will be less.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 55 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 10 Min
Servings: 6

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