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Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken
Simple, delicious summery marinade recipe for chicken. Broil, bake, grill or sauté. Easy, fast and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- You will also need: Large resealable plastic bag, grill
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.