Sweet Onion And Herb Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet Onion And Herb Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade:; 1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups); 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tblsp olive oil; 2 tblsp sherry vinegar; 2 tblsp minced garlic; Chicken:; 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

Marinade:
1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tblsp olive oil
2 tblsp sherry vinegar
2 tblsp minced garlic
Chicken:
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

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1. Blend onion and 2 tablespoons water in blender until smooth, adding additional 1 tablespoon water if necessary. Strain through fine strainer into small bowl, pressing with spatula to extract juices; discard pulp. Return juice to blender, along with all remaining marinade ingredients; blend until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade; cover and refrigerate.
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2. Pour remaining marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
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3. Heat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining liquid. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or coals 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.
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4. Sprinkle chicken with chopped basil; serve with reserved marinade.

1220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade:, 1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups), 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley, and more.

Yes, Sweet Onion And Herb 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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Sweet Onion And Herb Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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