Mayo-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded lightly for even pieces
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • flavorings of your choice: pesto, barbecue sauce, fresh herbs, chimichurri (best to use seasonings that do not have too much liquid as this will create a runny coating)
  • salt and pepper
  • chimichurri sauce: 1 cup packed Italian parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red or white onion
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
  1. Combine your favorite seasoning with the mayonnaise. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. Coat both the top and bottom of each breast with the seasoned mixture. Place chicken in a dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to grill the chicken (a few hours is sufficient). If you are using more than one seasoning, divide mayonnaise into separate bowls then add desired seasonings to each bowl (1 tablespoon mayonnaise + seasoning per breast).
  2. Meanwhile, combine all chimichurri ingredients in a small bowl. You may use some of the chimichurri with mayonnaise to coat the chicken breasts.
  3. Grill over medium high heat until chicken reads 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Serve chimichurri sauce (if using) with grilled chicken. Cooked chicken breasts can be frozen (vacuum sealed preferably) and used for sandwiches or as a taco filling.
Recipe by My Lilikoi Kitchen at https://www.mylilikoikitchen.com/2022/05/10/mayo-marinated-grilled-chicken-breasts/