Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Prep the Chicken

   Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
2. 02

   Marinate the Chicken

   In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with the 1/4 cup garlic olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons turmeric, and a generous seasoning of salt and pepper.
3. 03

   Allow to Marinate

   For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate in the fridge for as long as you can, ideally all day. If you're short on time, aim for at least 1 hour.
4. 04

   Preheat the Grill

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
5. 05

   Grill the Chicken

   Place the chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, until the inside is cooked through.
6. 06

   Serve and Garnish

   Transfer the grilled chicken to plates and scatter fresh chopped cilantro over the top before serving. Parsley also works well here.