Garlic & Herb Grilled Chicken Breast with Charred Zucchini & Peppers
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Juicy grilled chicken breast marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, served alongside beautifully charred zucchini slices and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken breast fillet
- 1 Medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Clove garlic, grated
- 10ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh rosemary, thyme, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breast in olive oil, grated garlic, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper for 10 min.
- Toss zucchini and pepper slices in remaining oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan to high heat.
- Grill chicken 6–7 min per side until internal temperature is 74°C.
- Grill vegetables 3–4 min per side until nicely charred.
- Slice chicken and serve alongside charred vegetables with a squeeze of lemon.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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