grilled chicken w/ mint sauce

ingredients:

chicken:

3-4 chicken breasts cut into strips

1/4 extra virgin olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

1/8 tsp of ground turmeric

2 fresh mint sprigs

salt and pepper, to taste

mint sauce:

1 bunch of fresh mint

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1tbsp of garlic paste or 1 garlic clove

2 tsps of lemon zest (about 1/2 a lemon)

salt and pepper, to taste

supplies:

large resealable bag

grill pan

side plate

food processor or blender

directions:

in a large resealable bag, combine the chicken, EVOO, lemon juice, turmeric, mint, salt, and pepper. make sure all the chicken is coated, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.

when ready to cook, heat a grill pan over medium high heat on the stove. grill the chicken strips until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. rest the chicken on a side plate for a couple minutes before serving.

to make the mint sauce, combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

to serve, add brown rice, mashed or riced cauliflower, or vegetables with the chicken. dip the chicken in the mint sauce or serve poured over (as pictured). enjoy!