Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken Recipe
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Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken

By: Mildred Smith 
"Though seemingly unconventional, this recipe will surely please anyone. The combination of exotic ingredients comes together perfectly to form an altogether delicious grilled chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (79)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Tom Collins
Beer Beer
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Boston Iced Tea
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pinch dried sage

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat the grill for medium heat.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

Footnotes

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cook time, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This chicken is definitely zesty and a bit sweet with a nice touch of garlic. I omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RAI DEI   view full review
SO GOOD! Saffron is a bit expensive but luckily I had some. It doesn't really add much flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by bhappe   view full review
definately delish. I normally don't like anything charred, but the "char" is just carmolized...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Jill Schilz   view full review
This is SO delicious. I have made this a ton of times this summer, and everyone who has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JULEEANNA   view full review
This recipe was okay, but it had A LOT of olive oil in it. Also, the saffron was too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LVERNE1   view full review
Zesty is right. This is a great change from all the soy sauce marinades. The chicken had great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2004 by AMYJ23   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME. I thought the ingredients looked pretty weird altogether but thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LOVESTOEAT   view full review
Excellent, excellent and excellent!!! The recipe made a great sauce to put over egg noodles. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by la belle vie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this was pretty good.. a little sweet so i would cut back on the sugar if i were to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by Mildred Smith   view full review
I've just recently been trying to take over some of the cooking responsibilities for my wife,...

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