Sunday, March 15, 2009

Simple Italian Grilled Chicken

  • Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • OR 3 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 (5 to 6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:

  1. COAT grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.

  2. COMBINE olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir.

  3. DIP chicken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly. Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6 to 8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165° F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

  4. FOR OUTDOOR GRILL

  5. COAT unheated grill grate with no-stick spray. Heat to medium-high (350° to 400°F.)

  6. GRILL 6 to 8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165° F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.