Lemon, garlic and basil flavors come together to make some tasty 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.