Peitos de frango com limão e ervas

Ingredientes

• 4 large chicken breasts ((skinless + boneless))
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp salt

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten out slightly with a meat mallet/rolling pin.

2. 2

   Whisk together the marinade ingredients.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the chicken is well-coated then cover and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerated.

4. 4

   To cook the chicken breasts, heat a skillet, pan or grill then add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and cover with foil, allowing the chicken to rest for at 5-10 minutes before serving.