I thought I’d post one of my favorite grilled chicken recipes for all those grilling over the holiday weekend. Basil & garlic rubbed grilled chicken doesn’t sound particularly exciting, but this herb smothered chicken is really delicious. This recipe is ideal for a last-minute dinner because the chicken absorbs the intense flavor of the basil without any significant marinating time. I like to slice the chicken and serve it over salad with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
Basil & Garlic Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ C. fresh basil, chopped
- ½ tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- ½ Tbs. olive oil (plus additional for grilling)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to ½” thickness
- Place garlic in mortar and mash with salt to form a paste. Add basil and black pepper and continue mashing until well combined. Add in just enough olive oil (about ½ Tbs.) to form a paste. Combine basil paste with chicken in a ziplock bag and turn the bag several times to coat the chicken with the basil. Set aside for 5 minutes while you prepare the grill (or grill pan).
- Heat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub grill or pan with olive oil. Grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through (about 3-5 minutes per side).
Notes
To save time, ask the butcher at your grocery store to pound the chicken into cutlets for you, which cuts down on the cooking time.
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Delicious!! This dish is so quick, easy and very tasty! I would definitely make this again.
I loved this! It was fun and easy to make and was a real crowd pleaser. I grilled indoors on my grill pan and it turned out great. I can never get enough basil in summer and this was a perfect and quick way to incorporate it into my meal! Thanks.
I am not the most experienced cook, but thought I would give this a try and it was nice and easy! Had to improvise because I did not have a mortar, but wasn’t too difficult. AND it came out great! Lot’s of flavor and simple to make using my grill pan. Definitely going to be a part of my regular dinner routine from now on.
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Many thanks!