GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE

This grilled chicken with basil and lemon sauce, using TERANA Basil, is a flavorful and healthy way to start 2024.


- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of TERANA Basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Lemon-Basil Sauce:
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preparing the chicken: Mix olive oil, TERANA Basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread this mixture over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill: Preheat the grill to medium high temperature. Cook chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
3. Basil and lemon sauce: Put the basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and the lemon zest and juice in a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
4. Serve the grilled chicken breasts with a generous amount of sauce on top.

Add a fresh salad or quinoa as a side dish to your chicken and enjoy!