Description
A vibrant and tender grilled basil chicken marinated with honey, garlic, and fresh basil, served with colorful grilled vegetables for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Assorted vegetables for grilling (bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, honey, chopped basil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Grill the assorted vegetables until lightly charred and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the charred vegetables, drizzled with any remaining marinade.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor and consider using an air fryer or oven if grilling isn’t an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg