Grilled Lemon and Herb Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 shallot, diced
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast

Instructions

1. Dice shallot, minced garlic, zest and juice lemon.
2. Remove chicken from package and pat dry with a paper towel.
3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, shallot, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and chicken.
4. Using clean hands, mix to combine and set aside while your grill preheats.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high.
6. Drain chicken from the marinade, add to grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. The chicken is done when it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.

Note: If you are using an oven, preheat to 375°F and cook for 20-30 minutes.