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Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken

Marinating is a healthful way to add terrific flavor to foods. This marinade features a mix of garlic, lemon, and herbs that marries perfectly with the chicken.

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 1

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kbarrett1946 says:

We took this recipe on a camping trip. It was absolutely wonderful and so easy to do. I wanted to ra...... more

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories188
Total Fat (g)8
Saturated Fat (g)1
Cholesterol (mg)66
Sodium (mg)132
Carbohydrate (g)1
Fiber (g)0
Protein (g)26

Diabetic Exchanges

Very Lean Meat (d.e.)4
Fat (d.e.)1

6	skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
1/4	cupolive oil
6	clovesgarlic, minced
1	tablespoonfinely shredded lemon peel
2	teaspoonssnipped fresh thyme
1	teaspoonsnipped fresh rosemary
1/4	to 1/2 teaspooncrushed red pepper
1/4	teaspoonsalt
1/8	to 1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
	Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
	Lemon wedges (optional)

1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, lemon peel, the snipped thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon wedges. Makes 6 servings.