Description
Grilled Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts are a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts and the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and garlic. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick family dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also delivers an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. With its crispy skin and tender meat, this chicken dish is a healthy choice packed with protein and low in carbs, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Impress your guests with minimal effort while enjoying a delightful meal that tastes gourmet yet is effortless to create.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skin-on chicken breast halves (10–12 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for skin
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, salt, basil, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Rub the marinade on both sides of the chicken breasts and place them in a zip lock bag to marinate in the refrigerator for 4–12 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the bag and wipe excess marinade off the skin side.
- Brush olive oil on the skin side and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill skin-side down for about 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through for grill marks.
- Flip the chicken over and move it to a cooler part of the grill, covering it with a lid to cook for another 8–10 minutes until an internal temperature of 155 degrees F is reached.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving whole or sliced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg