Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every time.
Ingredients
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1 cup minced fresh basil
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1 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
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