Are your tablemates complaining about having chicken for dinner again?
Sometimes it’s a struggle to feel like eating chicken for dinner is an exciting option, especially when you eat it multiple nights a week. But with the right ingredients and the right marinade, eating chicken can feel enticing again.
Our basil-marinated chicken is a quick and easy seasonal option, and our side dish suggestion helps bring the whole meal together.
Grill-Worthy Basil-Marinated Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Preparation Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, red wine vinegar, chopped onion, sea salt and whole peppercorns. Whisk thoroughly, and transfer the marinade to a sealable plastic bag.
Put the boneless skinless chicken breasts inside the plastic bag, seal and refrigerate between 3 and 6 hours.
When you’re ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill on medium to high heat until browned, or between 4 and 5 minutes on each side.
Side Dish Tip: Grilled Squash
Ingredients:
- 3-4 yellow squash or zucchini
- 1 garlic glove, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ sea salt
- ¼ fresh cracked peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation Directions:
Halve the squash or zucchini.
Combine marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a brush to apply the marinade to the squash, but be careful to save some for use while grilling.
Place the squash on medium to high heat and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Brush squash with some of the marinade before turning to grill the other side.
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