Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken is well-seasoned and savory. Thinly pounded chicken breasts quickly marinate in a blend of fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest and juice before being grilled to perfection. Yielding moist and well-seasoned chicken!

I’ve been a grilling A lot lately.

From fresh green beans to asparagus, steak kebabs to potato salad. I simply can’t seem to stop. The weather has been standout so we’re trying to soak in as much grilling time as possibly. It’s not quite summer yet, but it sure feels like it.

In this unfussy chicken recipe, chicken breasts are pounded thin before marinating in an unfussy savory combination of lemon, fresh basil and garlic. I can’t think of a better smell coming off of the grill.

For this Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken Gather:

chicken breasts – Choose boneless skinless chicken breasts similar in size and with.
extra light olive oil – Or substitute with avocado oil.
lemon juice and zest – Add freshness and flavor.
fresh basil – Lends bright herbaceous freshness.
garlic – Adds distinct punchy flavor.
kosher salt – Enhances all the flavors in the dish.
freshly ground black pepper – Adds some subtle bite and flavor.

Place your chicken in a mixing bowl and add in 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 2 teaspoons lemon zest (or more or less to taste), 3 large cloves of garlic that have been minced or grated, a generous pinch of kosher salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.

Use tongs to toss and coat the chicken in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate on your counter for 30 minutes and not longer than that.

Next, preheat your grill to 450-500°. Once preheated, use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts on to the grill and cook, with the lid closed, for 6 to 8 minutes.

Flip and continue to grill the chicken until fully cooked and no longer pink.

Once fully cooked remove to a plate to rest for about 5 minutes.

What To Serve With Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken:

I love this grilled lemon basil chicken, with all of its subtle lemony-basil-ness. It’s only the thing to go along with a light side and a glass of chilled white wine. It genuinely is superb. Here are some ideas on what to serve with this grilled chicken recipe..