Honey Basil Grilled Chicken Recipes

HONEY BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients.
• Cut the peppers into 1-2" pieces.
• Add the chicken breasts& peppers to the honey mixture.
• I put all the ingredients in a heavy-duty zip lock bag.
• Seal the bag and shake it until the chicken& peppers are coated with the honey mixture.
• Put it in the refrigerator and let it marinate for 3 hours.
• Turn the bag several times to make sure the chicken and the vegetables are well coated with the marinade.
• Take the chicken and peppers out of the marinade.
• Put the marinade in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce reduces a small amount.
• This usually takes about 5 minutes.
• Spray the grill rack with cooking spray.
• Heat the grill to medium heat.
• Put the chicken on the rack and close the grill lid.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes.
• Baste with the marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
• The peppers can be grilled in a grilling basket or on skewers.
• The peppers will need to grill for about 5 minutes on each side.
• The chicken and peppers can be cooked in your oven broiler.
• Place them in a single layer on the broiler pan which has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Broil 5-6 inches from the heat for 10 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and peppers and baste with the marinade.
• Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until chicken is done.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a heavy-duty re-sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
• Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon zest, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to plates. Drizzle the basil sauce over and serve.

GRILLED BASIL-MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, onion, salt, peppercorns, and garlic in a bowl. Transfer the marinade to a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag with the chicken and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
• When ready to cook, build a charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.
• Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the basil sprigs.

GRILLED HONEY-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

GRILLED HONEY-LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken breasts into the bag, seal, and squeeze bag with your fingers several times to coat chicken with marinade. Place a second resealable bag over the first and seal to prevent leaks. Refrigerate chicken for 2 to 4 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken breasts from bag; discard used marinade. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes per side.

BASIL LIME HONEY GINGER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl mixing together, add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat grill to medium high.
• Remove chicken from marinade shaking of excess; place the marinade in a small pot and bring to a boil then simmer stirring often.
• Meanwhile place chicken on hot grill and grill for 3-5 on each side.
• Remove chicken when 165° to 170°F cook until juices run clear. Sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Mix 1/2 the heated sauce into the rice.
• Plate chicken on some sauce serve with sliced fanned out mango, rice and a veggie of choice.

HONEY ORANGE BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the orange juice, oil, honey, parsley, basil, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook chicken 15 minutes, turning once, or until juices run clear.

GRILLED LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.