This recipe was wonderful. The chicken came out flavorful and perfect. I loved the mixture of fresh mint and basil. Add a little aioli to go along with it... and.... well.... you know it's gonna be good!!!!!
Adapted from Taste of Home
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, quartered
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the aioli -
3 Tablespoon mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
Pour lemon juice, olive oil and soy sauce into a food processor or blender. Add the next 6 ingredients (chili powder through garlic) and process until pureed. Place the chicken in a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal and place in refrigerator for 8-12 hours. I did this in the morning and let it marinade all day while I was at work.
To make the aioli - place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees. Remove from bag and discard marinade. Place the chicken over direct heat and grill for 6-10 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove and allow to rest for at least 3-5 minutes. Serve with aioli and enjoy!
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O know exactly what you mean... I always feel exhausted after vacation... but you gotta eat, so you may as well blog!... love basil and mint... arent they wonderful together... bet they'd make a great ice cream too!
ReplyDeleteThe fragrance of this dish alone would be enticing; the flavor??? Sigh ... :) As for vacations - I almost always take a few days here and there rather than an entire week for precisely the reason you stated: it's so, so hard to get back into the day-to-day if you're gone for even one day, let alone many!
ReplyDeleteHere's the description of the only job I would accept: 6 figure income; show up sometime in the morning; 1 hour coffee break in morning and afternoon; 1 1/2 hour lunch; 12 weeks of vacation; oh, and a company car (BMW or Mercedes will be just fine).
ReplyDeleteJenn, it looks delicious and the aioli must add wonderful flavor to the dish. I hope you have a great day. Welcome back! Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYes, I am familiar with that after vacation feeling and then back at work. Not fun. Though if that a job offer that Stephen is offering... take it! :)
ReplyDeleteThe grilled chicken looks delish! and with the aioli... yum!
Get back to normal life can be a challenge. This chicken looks perfectly cooked & tasty.
ReplyDeleteAnother absolutely mouth watering recipe from you, Jenn!
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