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Lemon Basil Chicken

Fresh lemon juice, basil pesto, olive oil, honey, and fresh basil leaves give this grilled chicken tons of flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 26 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast, chicken recipes, grilled chicken, lemon basil chicken, lemon chicken
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chopped basil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to a resealable bag. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, pesto, olive oil, and chopped basil. Pour it in with the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for 1-3 hours while it marinates.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge 20-30 minutes before grilling and let the chicken come to room temperature. Preheat your grill to 400° F. then clean and oil the grill grates.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and let it cook for 6-7 minutes before flipping it over. Continue to cook the chicken until the internal temperature is 165° F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 135mg