Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken

Recipe courtesy George Stella

Show: Low Carb and Lovin' ItEpisode: Grillin

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (36)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(36)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 16 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 3 hr 31 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)

Directions

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, onion, salt, peppercorns, and garlic in a bowl. Transfer the marinade to a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag with the chicken and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.

When ready to cook, build a charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.

Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the basil sprigs.

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recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
Anonymous 06-23-2008
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Simple & Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was one of the best marinades I've ever used. My husband raved about the flavor.
recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
Katie Brookline, MA 10-17-2007
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Basil Chicken?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We loved this recipe. It's easy and deelish. I cooked it in the grill pan, which worked out well. I just don't know if I... would call it "Basil-Marinated." The basil was not the strongest flavor as all of the marinade items combined to create a nice flavor. It's good!Read more
recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
Kim Berkeley, CA 10-17-2007
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easy-peasy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent recipe for someone who wants a great tasting meal without too much effort.
recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
PEGGY Antelope, CA 09-03-2007
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Hold the salt!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a really tasty and easy marinade but I reduce the salt to just 1/2 tsp. Otherwise, the salt is all you taste. You... can add or substitute fresh rosemary for the basil. This marinade is equally good on grilled pork. Although it's not low-carb, I like to serve this with garlic-mashed potatoes & basil and a simple steamed or grilled fresh vegetable. Economical, quick, easy and satisfying!Read more
recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
LYNN akron, OH 08-26-2007
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delicious, simple chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

yummy, 'nuff said.
recipe Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken
CHERYL Venice, FL 08-20-2007
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A delicious and easy barbacue sauce to make. I had everything in the house. I also used half re-wine vinegar. Very good,... and I will make this again. Everyone like this and as usual Giada always comes through with delicious recipes!!Read more