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Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 Tbs. coarsely ground black pepper
Salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
For gremolata: 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 Tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
Garnish: Lemon slices Thyme sprigs
Directions
In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, pepper and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until marinade is emulsified. With a rolling pin or smooth side of a meat pounder flatten chicken 1/4-inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap. In a large resealable plastic bag marinate chicken in marinade, chilled, 30 minutes.Prepare grill. Make gremolata: In a small bowl stir together gremolata ingredients. Grill chicken on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
Serve chicken sprinkled with gremolata and garnished with lemon and thyme.
