Grillin' 9 to 5

Name something more July 4th than Dolly Parton making grilled chicken and strawberry shortcake. We'll wait. Her cookbook, Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals, brings all the fireworks to the backyard

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Grilled Chicken with Zesty Marinade

makes 6 to 8 servings

Looking for a recipe that won't take so long that you'll miss out on the fun and fireworks? The Queen of Country's got you covered! "I'm not as patient as [my sister] Rachel is in the kitchen — I don't always want to take the time she does. But a nice marinade doesn't take long to make, and it does all the work!" Parton writes. "The marinade can really make the dish, too, whether it's vegetables or meats. This one gives the chicken outstanding flavor."

INGREDIENTS

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• 1½ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp minced fresh parsley

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 medium onion, unpeeled

INSTRUCTIONS

1 In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, paprika, cumin, parsley, salt and red pepper flakes until mixed thoroughly. Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag.

2 Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat thoroughly dry. Cut the breasts in half lengthwise. Add the chicken to the marinade, place the bag inside a bowl in case there are any leaks and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Feel free to turn the bag at least once while it marinates.