Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken). Tart, fresh marinade livens up simple grilled chicken.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 47 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

6 (4 ounce) boneless

skinless chicken breasts

trimmed of excess fat

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil

½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Nutritional Information

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 170.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.8g 48%

Carbohydrates: 1.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 203.1IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 6.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 20.5mg 2%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 25.2mg 9%

Potassium: 221.8mg 6%

Sodium: 153.6mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 66.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.