Lemon, Rosemary, and Garlic Marinated Grilled Chicken and Vegetables

This is a fresh and simple marinade that is ideal for outdoor grilling! I chose to turn it into chicken skewers but it would work just as well with a whole breast (or legs or thighs or a whole chicken for that matter)! I bet it would also be excellent on shrimp or even pork. The combination of the floral olive oil, just-squeezed lemon juice, fresh-minced garlic, and woody rosemary was light and refreshing. Perfect for a Spring evening.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed if making skewers)
vegetables

DIRECTIONS
1. Whisk to combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary in a medium sized bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Place chicken in a shallow dish or plastic bag. Drizzle with marinade and shake to coat. Seal and refrigerate at least several hours (or overnight).

3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Discard marinade and grill chicken until the juices run clear.

Makes enough marinade for about 2 lbs. of chicken and/or vegetables. 

(Adapted from Cook Think)