GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LAVENDER AND BASIL

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I bought culinary lavender from the Lavender Lady at the local farmers' market. She provided recipes including a salmon recipe with lavender and basil. I can't get my husband to eat salmon but he will eat chicken. So, I just substituted chicken, doubled the marinade quantity, and we had a hit. For my daughter (who thinks the lavender is just plain weird) I make the marinade without lavender first, siphon off 1/4 of the total marinade for hers, then add the lavender to the remainder. Note: You can definitely taste the lavender. It is best to start with this small quantity of lavender but okay to go up to 2 teaspoons depending upon your personal preferences. You can search online for CULINARY lavender (important) and order by mail.

Provided by Caits Mom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon culinary dried lavender leaves
10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tablespoons tamari
4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2/3 cup olive oil
8 fresh basil leaves (to garnish) (optional)
4 fresh lemon wedges (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the chicken.
  • Reserve up to one half of the marinade for use at the end of the recipe.
  • Marinate chicken for a matter of minutes or for hours. It isn't necessary to marinate a long time for great flavor because of the final step below.
  • Grill the chicken and baste with the marinade (not the reserved marinade.).
  • Put grilled chicken on individual plates or serving plate and pour the reserved marinade on top. If desired garnish with fresh basil leaves and/or lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.1, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1083.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 29.2

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