Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Name: Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 whole lemon; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 2 teaspoons honey or agave; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
389 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Iris Warren

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Simple, delicious summery marinade recipe for chicken. Broil, bake, grill or sauté. Easy, fast and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast rinsed and trimmed of fat, 4 breasts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 whole lemon zested and juiced
1/2 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
2 teaspoons honey or agave
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Rinse your chicken breasts and trim off any fat.
Combine all ingredients, except for the chicken, in a large, resealable plastic bag. Close the bag and use your hands to work the ingredients together. Open the bag and add the chicken breast. Remove as much air from the bag as possible before re-sealing. Massage chicken with marinade until it appears to be well covered.Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight. Overnight is preferred. Use within 2 days. The chicken can also be frozen for up to 6 weeks.When ready to cook, remove chicken from the bag, remove any large chunks of basil or lemon zest that sticks to the chicken. If cooking from frozen, allow the chicken to thaw in the fridge overnight.
Preheat grill on high heat, do not start with a cold grill or the chicken will stick. Once hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 2 minutes. You should be able to easily lift the chicken breast and see dark grill marks. If the chicken sticks to the grill, give it an extra 30 seconds and try again.Reduce heat to medium and flip the chicken, cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the juices run clear or the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Serve the chicken with your favorite summer side dish. It's great with rice and over salads. Alternatively this recipe can be made using your favorite method for cooking chicken breast, just remember to cook until the the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes

You will also need: Large resealable plastic bag, grill

Nutrition Information

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Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1426mg (59%) Potassium 847mg (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	389kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	145mg	48%
Sodium	1426mg	59%
Potassium	847mg	18%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	225IU	5%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	4%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%