basil & salt magazine

Busy lives require simple and delicious weeknight meals. Anything that can be prepped the night before is perfect for tossing on the hot grill after a hectic day on the run. Prep chicken the evening before or in the morning before you head out the door.

There are several methods to grilling the “perfect” breast. If you simply toss the chicken on the grill as they come out of the package, they may not cook evenly. While some folks pound each breast to an equal 1/2 inch thickness, I prefer to simply pound out the thickest portions so that the size is pretty much uniform across the breast.

This recipe is unrestricted in that it uses a very simple marinade that you can tailor to your own tastes. Parsley, rosemary, sage, garlic, red pepper, whatever flavors you desire. When you remove the chicken from the marinade, brush off excess oil, the herbs and…