Basil Marinated Grilled Chicken
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November 18, 2024
Prepare the Marinade:
- In a food processor, mince the garlic.
- Add the basil and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Drizzle in olive oil gradually, blending until the mixture reaches a thin, ketchup-like consistency.
- Add salt and pulse for 5 seconds to combine.
Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning the pieces to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Ingredients:
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| 4cloves garlic | |
| 2cups lightly basil leaves packed | |
| 1cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| 0.5teaspoon salt | |
| 8 chicken breasts boneless, dry |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Marinade
1. In a food processor, mince the garlic. | 2. Add the basil and pulse until roughly chopped. | 3. Drizzle in olive oil gradually, blending until the mixture reaches a thin, ketchup-like consistency. | 4. Add salt and pulse for 5 seconds to combine.
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2.
Marinate the Chicken
1. Place the chicken in a baking dish. | 2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning the pieces to coat evenly. | 3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
Mark as complete
3.
Grill the Chicken
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 2. Grill the chicken for about 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Mark as complete
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