Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chive and Herb Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chive and Herb Butter
Description
This recipe prepares an herb butter by combining softened salted butter with finely minced chives, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and juice. The mixture is chilled until firm and sliced into rounds for serving. Chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, then grilled over high heat until grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 185°F for doneness. Paired with grilled lemon halves, squeezing fresh juice over the chicken enhances brightness.
The grilling method imparts a smoky sear and caramelization to the chicken's exterior, while keeping the interior moist. The herb butter, sliced and placed on the hot chicken, slowly melts to coat the meat with savory, aromatic flavors. This dish is suitable for an outdoor grill meal and pairs well with seasonal sides or salads.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter salted, at room temperature, 1 stick
- 3 chives , minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme minced, fresh leaves
- 2 lemon halved, plus zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon, plural
- 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine butter, herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice until well mixed. Lay out large piece of plastic wrap on clean counter. Spoon butter mixture onto bottom third of plastic wrap then roll into log. Refrigerate for hour or until firm.
- Bring grill to high heat and oil it lightly. Brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and season chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Put chicken on grill along with 4 lemon halves, cut side down. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until grill marks form and chicken turns golden. Turn off one side of grill and move the chicken breasts to that side, keeping other side of grill on high heat. Remove lemons from grill. Cook chicken for 8-12 minutes or until 185 degrees internal temperature, turning once if needed.
- Slice chive and herb butter into ½ inch slices.
- To serve, squeeze grilled lemon half over chicken breast and top with pat of chive and herb butter.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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