Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken Recipe

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Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every time.

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Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p200

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2011 by Black Lady

I will try this. It sounds delicious!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2010 by glentjlove74206

I will try it...

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2009 by Kris Countryman

I made this just as directed. It was wonderful! Very easy.

Reviewed on May. 26, 2009 by toupee

 Thank you. I will give it a try.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2009 by Klingenheimer

White wine vinegar is located with cooking wines. Instead of using red wine as a substitution, I would suggest using apple juice in its place.

Reviewed on May. 18, 2009 by toupee

Where does one find white wine vinegar? Can red be substituted?

 
 

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