Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Betty Posey   Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing Recipe uses olive oil, lemon juice, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, chicken, fresh basil, garlic, and lemon peel in creating this unique and tasty grilled chicken recipe. Food Category:    Chicken and Fowl Cuisine Origin:    West Coast    Servings:6 Nutrition facts:827 calories58.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   4 Hours Cook Time:   20 Minutes Total Time:   4 Hours 20 Minutes

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

DIRECTIONS

• 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 resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
• 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.
• Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the basil sauce and serve.

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