Grilled Chicken with Mint and Pine Nut Gremolata

(from clair’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-with-mint-pine-nut-gremolata-10000001981732/

Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Quick

Ingredients

  • Gremolata:
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 4 teaspoons garlic-infused olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Chicken:
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. To prepare gremolata, place mint, pine nuts, and rind in a mini chopper; process just until combined. Add 4 teaspoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; process to combine. Set aside.

  2. To prepare chicken, heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 2 teaspoons olive oil evenly over chicken; sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Serve gremolata with chicken.

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