GRILLED LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN

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Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • 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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Md Rakib N Ajm
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual grilled chicken routine. The lemon-basil sauce is a nice twist.


Jodi Cojoc
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


carol davidson
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Muhaimin Rashid
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Yum! This recipe is definitely a keeper.


Eluja Nepal
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for.


Bol Gatgoak19
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I'm not a huge fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-basil sauce was amazing and really made the dish.


B8 Thomo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too tart for my taste, but that's easily adjusted.


Elmer Carbajal
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Delicious! I love the combination of lemon and basil. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was perfect.


Marquis Weeks
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Deepak Sarmila
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon-basil sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.