Basil-Lemon Chicken

This is an easy dinner anytime of year, especially when the grill is still in use, which is just about all year at The Frog & PenguINN.

The ingredients list includes items you might already have available in the pantry, fridge or garden (fresh basil).

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 C lemon juice or 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1/2 C fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or squeezed through garlic press
• ½ cup olive oil
• Kosher or sea salt 
• Ground black pepper

1. Combine lemon juice (and zest if using) in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil and add  of garlic. Stack, roll and slice thin ribbons of basil and add to the mixture. Season chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp  black pepper.
2. Reserve a quarter cup of marinade before adding chicken breasts in; turn to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for up to 1 hour.
3. Remove chicken from fridge while grill heats up to medium-medium/high heat. Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes before turning and basting grilled side with reserved marinade. Continue to cook for 4-6 more minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve with a side of your choice and enjoy. Our side dish was a tomato salad with peppers, onions, and fresh bail.



  Did I mention HOW easy this meal was to prepare ?