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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Lemony Chicken With Creamy Basil Sauce

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup caesar salad dressing
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Recipe

  • 1 oil grill and pre heat to medium. finely grate 1 tbsp lemon peel into a large bowl. squeeze 1/4 c juice from lemon. stir in oil, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper. add chicken & turn to coat evenly. let stand while you prepare the sauce.
  • 2 for sauce, pour dressing into a small bowl. cut tomato in half, squeeze out and discard seeds. coarsely chop. stir into dressing and add onion and basil.
  • 3 place chicken on grill. save oil mixture in bowl. grill, covered, 6 minutes. then bastes with oil mixture. discard any remaining oil mixture. turn chicken & continue to grill, covered until chicken feels springy when pressed 6 - 8 minutes. place on platter, spoon sauce over top or serve sauce on the side. excellent with spinach - red onion salad.
  • 4 ** you may want to increase the amount of sauce, it is yummy and i always want more.**.

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