Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 large garlic clove; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1
Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a resalable plastic bag.
2
Add the chicken and seal the bag.
3
Massage the marinade into the chicken.
4
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
5
Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon peel, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth.
6
Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil.
7
Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
9
Remove chicken from the marinade.
10
Discard the marinade.
11
Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
12
Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the basil sauce and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup, 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing

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