The weather here in North Carolina is great this weekend, with highs in the 70’s. That means it is time to bring out the grill! Here is a tasty chicken recipe for the grill that, as always, is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll need:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of Italian dressing mix
- Olive oil spray (or your usual cooking spray if this is hard to find)
- Dried oregano
- 1 lemon or lime
While the grill is warming up, get started by pounding the chicken breasts on your cutting board until they are about 1/2 inch thick. Spray each of the chicken breasts with the olive oil spray and then sprinkle on oregano until they are well coated.
Set the chicken aside for a moment and mix the Italian dressing mix in a bowl with a quarter cup of water and fresh squeezed lemon (or lime) juice.
Now throw the chicken breasts on the grill, brushing them with the dressing mix as they cook. Because the breasts were pounded thin, they should cook quickly, requiring just a few minutes on each side until they are ready to serve.
I enjoy serving this with rice and some fresh squash and zucchini (can cook on the grill as well) on the side.
Enjoy!
