Lemon-Basil Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

• In a shallow dish combine oil, lemon juice, half of the basil, vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, salt and pepper.

• Add the chicken and coat both sides.

• Store covered in the refrigerator for 45 minutes before using.

• Preheat Charcoal Grill or Broiler.

• Grill or Broil the chicken breasts 4 inches from the heat source for about 5 minutes on each site or until the internal temperature reaches 175F and is cooked all the way through.

• Transfer to a clean serving platter and sprinkle with the remaining basil.

Source: Adapted from a recipe in Recipes From America's Small Farms by Joanne Lamb Hayes, Lori Stein and Maura Webber.