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Lemon Basil Marinated Chicken

Lemon Basil Marinated Chicken

This grilled chicken recipe was awesome. The zest of the lemon juice with the aromatic basil was very tender and juicy thanks to the marinade.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts (2-3 chicken breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • dash of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken inside a freezer bag and pound chicken thin with a meat mallet. (If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use the side of a can) Whisk marinade ingredients together and add to chicken. Marinate chicken for 4 hours up to overnight, occasionally flipping bag over.
  2. Proceed to grill chicken or cook indoors by heating 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes or until well browned on one side. Flip chicken over, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (time will depend on chicken thickness). Remove to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Delicious in pasta, salad, wraps, sandwiches, pitas, etc.