Lemon Basil Chicken
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Fresh lemon juice, basil pesto, olive oil, honey, and fresh basil leaves give this grilled chicken tons of flavor!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to a resealable bag. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, pesto, olive oil, and chopped basil. Pour it in with the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for 1-3 hours while it marinates.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge 20-30 minutes before grilling and let the chicken come to room temperature. Preheat your grill to 400° F. then clean and oil the grill grates.
- Place the chicken on the grill and let it cook for 6-7 minutes before flipping it over. Continue to cook the chicken until the internal temperature is 165° F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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