Easy Chicken Marinade with Lemon & Basil

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Posted by Constantine 13 January 2020

2 servings

Prep Time 00 : 05

Cook Time 00 : 16

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This simple no carb chicken marinade is perfect for the grill - and delicious baked in the oven or fried stove top as well. Marinated with olive oil, lemon & basil this chicken comes out juicy, tender and full of flavor - so good you don't even need a sauce to go with it.
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Ingredients

400 g chicken thigh fillets (or another cut of chicken)
1 lemon (juice and zest)
20 basil leaves (roughly shredded)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Steps

Make the marinade by mixing together lemon zest, lemon juice, basil leaves, olive oil, black pepper and salt in a bowl.

Bring out two plastic bags and place one in the other. Place the chicken in the inner bag and pour over the marinade. Close the bags with a knot and massage the chicken gently through the bags to distribute the marinade evenly. Place in a bowl in the fridge and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, turning the bags a few times during this time.

Grill your chicken thigh fillets for 8 minutes per side, or as needed to ensure the chicken is cooked through.