One thing I quickly realized as I was creating videos for my kids to learn how to cook, was sometimes they didn't have the time or equipment to make the most elaborate meals. Sometimes you wanted something home cooked but could also be made in the time it would take you to order fast food and have it be delivered to you. Grilled chicken breasts fits the bill really well here, because it can be prepped and cooked in a very short time. It is also very versatile, you can eat it as a platter with some roasted vegetables, sliced and added to a salad, in a sandwich. Chicken breasts are also easy to come by and easy on the budget, making this the perfect food for college students or young professionals.
In my marinade, I revert to my roots with the Mediterranean flavors of my heritage: yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme or oregano and cumin. You can experiment with flavors and add different spices until you find what you like. The chicken can marinate for ten minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Cooking tips:
Find a good quality grill pan. Mine is from Tefal and I love it. It distributes the heat perfectly and is very easy to clean.
Do not overcook the chicken, chicken breast will dry out if you overcook.
Video note. This video was shot a while ago before my son, Abed, gave me some filming tips so the video is shaky sometimes. I apologize for that.
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