Lemon and Thyme Chicken

Juicy, tender chicken breasts in a tangy lemon and herb sauce.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Marinade

• 4  chicken breasts
• 1  tablespoon  chopped mixed thyme, garden thyme, lemon thyme
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  large  lemon, juice of
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
•  salt and pepper

• To serve

•  lemon wedge
• 1  sprig thyme

Directions

1. Put the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or plastic bag and cover with the marinade. Leave to marinate for at least 4 hours, occasionaly turning the chicken pieces.
2. Heat a griddle pan and sear both sides of the breasts, leaving them for at least 4 minutes before turning.
3. Reduce the heat and give them another 10 minutes or until cooked through.
4. For the last minute or two of cooking, add the remaining marinade to the pan.
5. To serve. Place on a serving dish, pour over the pan juices, squeeze over the lemon juice and garnish with thyme sprigs.