GRILLED BASIL CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

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Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It's one of those basil recipes that tastes just like summer. -Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 plum tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For marinade, place first five ingredients in a blender. Cut 4 tomatoes into quarters and add to blender; cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling., In a bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade for serving., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill chicken, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes, covered, over medium heat until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes per side. Serve chicken and tomatoes with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Darius Thuston
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlos Alvarez
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Bisshawnath B2k
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Noreddine Belhadj Cheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Chase Arden
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Iviwe Kobese
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Langford
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Omoduemuke Omoghene
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


justin hefley
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


TAJiM Sikder
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


car vines
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.