Rub-a-dub chicken and garlicky spread

Name: Rub-a-dub chicken and garlicky spread
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: finely grated lemon zest, of 1 lemon; 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp garlic spread, see below; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Prep Time5 min
Total Time5 min
Makes4 servings

*PLUS Barbecuing Time: 14 minutes

By Chatelaine

Ingredients

finely grated lemon zest, of 1 lemon
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp garlic spread, see below

GARLICKY SPREAD

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat barbecue. Mix lemon peel with curry, cumin and salt. Rub all over chicken.
Lightly brush one side of chicken with Garlicky Spread and place coated-side down on barbecue. Grill for 8 minutes. Brush top with Garlicky Spread and turn. Brush again. Grill for 6 to 8 more minutes.
For Garlicky Spread: Stir butter with olive or other vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves and parsley until blended. The oil keeps the spread soft enough to brush on meat, vegetables or bread without melting. Even when refrigerated, it can be spread easily on bread and keeps well, covered, for at least a week. It also freezes well.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 168, Protein 26.8g, Carbohydrates 0.7g, Fat 5.8g, Fibre 0.3g, Sodium 227mg.

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Dinner barbecue grill

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