Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Leeks

Name: Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Leeks
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Rosemary, plus more for garnish; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 4 oz chicken breast cutlets; 4 large leeks, trimmed and halved; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 lemon, halved

6 steps

Cook:20min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:29:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories269.5 kcal (13%)

Total Fat13.1 g (19%)

Carbs11.1 g (4%)

Sugars2.9 g (3%)

Protein26.7 g (53%)

Sodium762.4 mg (38%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonlemon zest

2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

2 teaspoonsfresh Rosemary

chopped, plus more for garnish

1 ½ teaspoonkosher salt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

2 tablespoonsolive oil

divided

4 x 4 ozchicken breast cutlets

4leeks

large, trimmed and halved

1 tablespoonunsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high.

Step 2

2. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, Rosemary, salt, pepper and one tablespoon of oil in a large zip lock bag. Add chicken to bag and seal. Turn bag to coat chicken with marinade. Set aside at room temperature

Step 3

3. Brush leeks with remaining one tablespoon oil. Place leaks, cut sides down on grill grate. Grill, uncovered until grill marks form, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer leeks to a large piece of aluminum foil, sprinkle with butter and garlic. Fold up edges of foil to seal

Step 4

4. Place chicken, lemon halves and foil packet on grill grates. Grilled chicken until cooked through and grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

5. To serve, squeeze lemon over chicken and leeks.

Step 6

6. Garnish with Rosemary