Basil Lemon Brined Grilled Chicken – a delicious recipe with basil, kosher salt, lemon zest, fresh ground black pepper, water, chicken. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Prepare an ice water bath for the basil.
2
Bring a small saucepan of water to boil over medium high heat; wilt basil leaves, drain, and plunge basil into ice water bath, then drain.
3
Puree blanched basil, salt, lemon zest, pepper and water in a mini food processor or blender until smooth.
4
Combine chicken with puree in a large resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate several hours or up to overnight.
5
Grill chicken over indirect heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F with grill cover on.
6
Open grill lid and grill chicken, skin side down, over direct heat to crisp skin and give it some char, 1 or 2 minutes.
7
Loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil and let rest several minutes before serving.
501
kcal
Calories
13
g
Fat
5
g
Carbs
92
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups packed basil leaves (about 3 ounces), 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon lemon zest (1/2 lemon), 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.
Yes, Basil Lemon Brined Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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