Description
Grilled Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts deliver a mouthwatering experience that combines the freshness of basil with the robust flavor of garlic. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, this dish features juicy skin-on chicken breasts marinated to perfection. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, even novice cooks can create an impressive meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it whole or sliced alongside your favorite sides for a versatile centerpiece that fits any occasion.
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
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix garlic, salt, basil, and olive oil in a small bowl to create the marinade.
- Coat both sides of chicken breasts with the marinade and place them in a zip lock bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat your grill and prepare the chicken by wiping off excess marinade from the skin side; brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skin-side down over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through to create grill marks.
- Flip the chicken and move it to a cooler part of the grill to cook for another 8-10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg