Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts

1. 1

   Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch.

3. 3

   Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.

4. 4

   Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon.

5. 5

   Mix in olive oil.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

7. 7

   Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.

8. 8

   Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high.

9. 9

   Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill.

10. 10

    Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.

12. 12

    Transfer chicken to a platter.

13. 13

    Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.