Basil Grilled Chicken Breast
In the summer, I like to cook on the grill as much as possible. Everything tastes so much better (and there’s fewer pots to wash!) This Basil Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is really easy to make and has lots of flavor.
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Basil Grilled Chicken Breast
In the summer, I like to cook on the grill as much as possible. Everything tastes so much better (and there's fewer pots to wash!) This Basil Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is really easy to make and has lots of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped or 2 Tablespoons dried basil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients except the chicken breasts in the large bowl. (You can also do this in a large ziploc bag if you prefer).
- Add the chicken to the mixture and turn to coat.
- Cover and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Grill over medium-high flame for about 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
Notes
Note: You can also cook these in the oven. Bake them on a cookie sheet at 375º F for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 gCalories: 336 kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2 gProtein: 30.8 gFat: 22.3 gCholesterol: 99.3 mgSugar: 1.2 g
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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This post was originally published on August 31, 2016 but was updated with new content on July 19, 2023.