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Grilled Honey Lemon Basil Chicken

Grilled chicken is the perfect meal for summer! Add a simple marinade of the best flavors, and you’ll be making this Grilled Honey Lemon Basil Chicken all summer long! It is a healthy and easy chicken recipe your whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Keyword: basil, bbq, chicken thighs, easy, grilled, grilled chicken thighs, healthy chicken, healthy grilled chicken, healthy recipe, lemon, main dish, quick, recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/3 Cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning
  • 6 Chicken Thighs boneless
  • 1/4-1/3 Cup Basil chiffonade, fresh
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Instructions

  • Whisk together the oil, zest, lemon juice, honey, Montreal chicken seasoning and place in a large glass dish.
    1/4 Cup Olive Oil, 1 Lemon Zest, 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice, 1/3 Cup Honey, 1 teaspoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning
  • Remove a couple of tablespoons to a bowl.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the glass dish and turn over in the marinade.
    6 Chicken Thighs
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Heat the grill to medium heat and place the thighs on the grill.
  • Cook for 4-6 minutes and then turn over.
  • Baste the chicken with the small bowl of the unused marinade and cook an additional 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove to a platter and tent with foil.
  • Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes and then serve with the basil sprinkled over.
    1/4-1/3 Cup Basil

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Notes

Grilled chicken can be frozen for 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 252mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg