Grilled Island Chicken
By renbeard
Marinaded in a flavorful concoction of lemon, oregano, soy sauce and garlic, the flavor is a bit more subtle on the robust fresh lemon juice and garlic flavors which allows the soy sauce and oregano to really shine.
- 2
- Easy
- 10 mins
- 10 mins
- 180 mins
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1-2 lemons)
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2-4 chicken breasts
Preparation
Step 1
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a mixing bowl or large airtight plastic bag. Whisk or shake well until the marinade is well mixed. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl or plastic bag so that they are covered by the marinade. If using a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap. If using a plastic bag, press out all the excess air and seal the bag tightly. Refrigerate and marinate up to 10 hours (3 hours at the minimum).
Step 2
When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the excess marinade over them. Bake in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165° F, about 45 minutes (exact baking time will depend on the size of your chicken pieces.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
The chicken can be grilled over charcoal or gas as well.