Plain, juicy chicken breast rubbed with olive oil, thyme and black pepper and cooked on the grill. High in protein; pair it with salad, rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and pound the thick ends with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 2 cm.
- 2
Rub the chicken all over with the olive oil, salt, black pepper and thyme; leave at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat a grill pan over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Turn, reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5-6 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 74 °C or the juices run clear.
- 5
Rest on a board for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 288 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 48 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
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