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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Marinating 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings chicken breasts

Calories 336kcal

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.

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