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
1poundchicken breasts(2-3 chicken breasts)
2tablespoonslemon juice(approx. 1 lemon)
2tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoondry basil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1/4teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoonground mustard
dash of red pepper flakes(optional)
Instructions
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.
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.
Delicious in pasta, salad, wraps, sandwiches, pitas, etc.