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Ok, back to the food. Our chicken the other day was spicy and toasted and tasted fresh like it had just returned from a holiday in Greece. (Yes, I know in America, we say vacation, but it just sounds more fun when the British say “holiday.”) Our little chicken splashed in cool buttermilk and honey, rolled in spices and baked on a warm grill. Sounds fun, doesn’t it?

Here’s the recipe.

MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY CHICKEN BREASTS

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 c. buttermilk
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 Tbl. honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil
• Dash of red pepper flakes
• Pinch of salt and pepper

1. Add a small amount of buttermilk to the honey and whisk until smooth, then add the remaining marinade ingredients. Whisk to combine.
2. Place chicken breasts in a zipper bag, pour marinade over and seal, turning to coat.
3. Refrigerate 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. A longer marinating time will yield a more tender and flavourful result.
4. Grill on medium-high (drag out your George Foreman if it’s still too cold to grill outside) until no longer pink.
5. Cooking time is approximate, it depends on which method you use. You could also cut up the chicken and skewer — reduce marinade and cook times.