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

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