Lemon Basil Chicken

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil, more for the grill; 4 clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil or fresh parsley, for garnish

A quick and delicious boneless lemon basil chicken, marinated for optimal flavor, is suitable for grilling, pan-grilling, or broiling.

⭐ 3.6 (55 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 27 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Heat a clean, oiled grill rack to medium-high (375-425 F) or prepare an oiled broiler pan.
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, or slice large breasts horizontally to create two cutlets each.
Combine basil, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped garlic in a storage bag or container with the chicken; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Grill or broil chicken over direct heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, ensuring an internal temperature of 165 F.
Serve, optionally garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 91 kcal

Carbohydrate: 3 g

Cholesterol: 26 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 25 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g