LEMON BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN

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Tart, fresh marinade livens up simple grilled chicken.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Lightly pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until well blended.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat or about 400 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plate and garnish with additional basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 153.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Md Litonkhan
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5 stars! This chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bushra Rani
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon-basil marinade is perfect. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Ko Say
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and I received several compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Adebayo kayode Ayomide
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This chicken is delicious! The marinade is flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Ilam Nepal
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon-basil marinade was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


saint agada
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the lemon-basil marinade is perfect. I served it with grilled vegetables and rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Mick Mikey
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I also love the lemon-basil marinade. It's so easy to make and it really adds a lot of flavor to the chicken.


Joshua Corrales
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon-basil marinade is perfect. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Dost Afridi Official
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and I received several compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeffrey CD
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This chicken is delicious! The marinade is flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Elisabel Carnet
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon-basil marinade was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Latif Baloch
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the lemon-basil marinade is perfect. I served it with grilled vegetables and rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Prince Chaudhary
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I also love the lemon-basil marinade. It's so easy to make and it really adds a lot of flavor to the chicken.


Zaffar Albalushi#89
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This chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shipon Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Youssef Hany
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon-basil marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Dana Bigsnake
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with grilled vegetables and rice.


Md Abdul hauq
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This grilled chicken recipe is a summer staple at our house! The lemon and basil flavors are so refreshing and bright, and the chicken always comes out juicy and tender. I love that it's a relatively quick and easy dish to make, too.