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Grilled chicken with basil sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, plus an extra 1/4 tbsp
  • 1.5 tsp crushed fennel seeds
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Preparation:

  1. In a resealable bag, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken and seal. Toss to coat the meat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours), turning occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, in a blender, blend the basil, garlic, lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Season the basil sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard it. Cook the chicken just until it's no longer raw inside, about 8 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the basil sauce and serve.

    This dish pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc wine.

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