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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 170 kcal

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.