Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken Recipe
Make the best Lemon Chicken Marinade in just a few minutes with simple, healthy, ingredients. It’s great for grilling, pan frying and oven baking. With olive oil, lemon & basil the chicken comes out so juicy, tender and loaded with flavor.
Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken Recipe
This healthy and flavorful chicken recipe is perfect for a summer cookout! It's a simple yet delicious dish that will please any crowd.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- handful of basil leaves roughly shredded
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix.
- Bring out two plastic bags and place one in the other. Place the chicken in the inner bag and pour over the marinade. Close the bags with a knot and massage the chicken gently through the bags to distribute the marinade evenly. Place in a bowl in the fridge and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, turning once halfway.
- Grill, oven bake or pan sear the chicken until cooked all the way through. Cook time will vary with size and cooking method. See notes for approximate cook times.
