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Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
12 min
TOTAL TIME
47 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
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
Instructions
1
Gently flatten the chicken breasts to a uniform 3/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2
Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then place it in a large zip-top plastic bag.
3
In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Blend for 30 seconds or until the mixture is well combined.
4
Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the meat to ensure it's evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
5
Heat the grill to medium-high heat, equivalent to about 400 degrees F.
6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess liquid, then place it on the grill.
7
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature, then transfer it to a serving plate.
8
Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.