Lemon Grilled Chicken

[Southern Belle 2067]

1 lemon
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 6-oz.)

Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of lemon zest from half of the lemon, then cut into very thin strips. Set aside. Grate the other half lemon with a microplane to make 1 Tbsp. of lemon zest. Finally squeeze the juice from the lemon into a bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, oil, garlic, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breast to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the chicken until coated. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight is you have the time.

Preheat the griddle, grill or broiler to medium heat. Put the pieces of chicken on the griddle, reserving marinade. Cook chicken until cooked through, about 10 minutes on each side. Brush with reserved marinade 2-3 times during cooking. Sprinkle with reserved lemon strips and serve immediately.

Serves 4