Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Name: Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

⏱️ Ready in 32 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 12 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 2 views

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 32 minutes. Made with 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 and ¼ teaspoon salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 12 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.4g 9%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 154mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 1.3g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%

Total Sugars 0.3g

Protein 23.8g 48%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.