Mediterranean Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tapenade

Mediterranean Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tapenade

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup small green pimento stuffed olive, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely sliced
• 1 large Hass avocado, ripe, finely chopped

Directions

• 1 In sealable plastic bag, combine chicken and marinade of lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 2 In bowl, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice, roasted garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Mix in tomato, green olives, capers, basil and avocado; set aside.
• 3 Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill over medium-hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness.
• 4 Serve with Avocado Tapenade.