Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken

Name: Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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 zest; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

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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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 zest
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 thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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