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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a resalable plastic bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon peel, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the basil sauce and serve.
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By Mayu Bblessed
on May 27, 2012
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We loved it! Taste very fresh, great healthy summer dish!
By nivamp_9099387
Sacramento, CA
on May 18, 2012
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Great recipe! I usually like to marinate meat overnight but with this recipe I didn't have time so it only got about an hour to marinate and it was great. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs which probably helped.
By foodie15
on May 15, 2012
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I love a recipe that's packed with flavor and healthy. This fits the bill. The fennel seeds add so much flavor to the chicken, you can eat it without the sauce but don't. The sauce is amazing. Light and fresh. Goes well with grilled shrimp and scallops as well.
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