Lemon-Cumin Chicken

Name: Lemon-Cumin Chicken
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Zest of 1 large lemon; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Four 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch); 1 packed cup baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 a large lemon); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Vegetable oil cooking spray

18 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Four 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch)
1 packed cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 a large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions

1

For the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper flakes until smooth.
2

Add the chicken and toss until coated with the marinade.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4

(Can also be made in a resealable plastic bag.)
5

For the pesto: In a food processor, blend the mint, spinach, cheese, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until chunky.
6

With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until smooth.
7

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
8

Spray the grill lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray.
9

Remove the chicken from the marinade.
10

Discard the marinade.
11

Grill the chicken until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
12

Place on a platter and serve with the pesto.