Name: Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat - 6 (4 ounce); Freshly grated lemon peel - 1 teaspoon; Fresh lemon juice - ¼ cup; Minced fresh garlic - 2 teaspoons; Salt - ¼ teaspoon; Mazola® Corn Oil - 2 tablespoons; Loosely packed fresh basil leaves - ½ cup

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

1. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat - 6 (4 ounce)

2. Freshly grated lemon peel - 1 teaspoon

3. Fresh lemon juice - ¼ cup

4. Minced fresh garlic - 2 teaspoons

5. Salt - ¼ teaspoon

6. Mazola® Corn Oil - 2 tablespoons

7. Loosely packed fresh basil leaves - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

1. Stage

Lightly pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag.

2. Stage

Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until well blended.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Preheat grill to medium-high heat or about 400 degrees F.

5. Stage

Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.

6. Stage

Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.

7. Stage

Transfer to serving plate and garnish with additional basil, if desired.