By Traeger Kitchen
48 Reviews
This fresh recipe is perfect any time of year, whether you're striving to stick to a New Year's resolution of eating healthier, or in need of a simple main course for a warm summer night.
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Pellets
1 Clove | garlic, coarsely chopped |
2 Teaspoon | honey |
2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
2 Sprig | fresh thyme leaves |
1 | lemon, zest and juice |
1/2 Cup | high-quality olive oil or vegetable oil |
6 | (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
1 | lemon, cut into wedges, for serving |
Step 1
To make the marinade, add the garlic, honey, salt, pepper, thyme, lemon juice and zest to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the salt crystals and honey dissolve. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
1 Clove garlic, coarsely chopped
2 Teaspoon honey
2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Sprig fresh thyme leaves
1 lemon, zest and juice
1/2 Cup high-quality olive oil or vegetable oil
Step 2
Place the chicken breast in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, massaging the bag to distribute the marinade evenly.
6 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Step 3
Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
Step 5
Drain the chicken breasts and discard the marinade.
Step 6
Arrange the chicken breasts directly on the grill grate and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Step 7
If desired, grill the reserved lemon wedges alongside the chicken, cut sides down, for 15 minutes.
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Step 8
Serve the chicken on a platter or plates with the lemon wedges.
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