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Greek Chicken Paillards
Ingredients
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1 Tablespoon lemon zest
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped oregano
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1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper - or to taste
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
Preparation
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place chicken in a plastic zip lock bag and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Place sealed bag in refrigerator and allow chicken to marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Place chicken breast halves on cutting board and cut each breast into two pieces horizontally. Place the halves onto a piece of plastic wrap and then cover with another piece of wrap. Pound the pieces of chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small skillet. Place chicken in a plastic zip lock bag or a shallow baking dish and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Place sealed bag or dish in refrigerator and allow chicken to marinade for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Warm grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breast from marinade and cook 4-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
Categories
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Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Quick and Easy