Lemon Basil Chicken Marinade

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; ¼ cup olive oil; Zest of 2 lemons; Juice of 2 lemons; 3 cloves garlic; ¼ cup fresh basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

10 mins prepServes 4

This Lemon Basil Chicken Marinade is bright, fresh, and perfect for meal prep. Marinate chicken ahead of time and use it for bowls, salads, wraps, and easy weeknight dinners all week long.

4 servings

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1 Whisk all marinade ingredients together.
2 Add chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or container.
3 Pour marinade over chicken and massage to coat.
4 Refrigerate for:
5 Minimum: 4 hours
6 Best: 12-24 hours
7 Maximum: 48 hours
8 Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°F.
9 Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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