Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep: 2 HR 15 MIN | Cook: 20 MIN
Total Time: 2 HR 35 MIN
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- OLIVE OIL MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and OLIVE OIL MIXTURE; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
