Basil Lemon Brined Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups packed basil leaves (about 3 oz)
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp lemon zest (1/2 lemon)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp water
2 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, skin-on (about 4)

Directions:

Prepare an ice water bath for the basil.
Bring a small saucepan of water to boil over medium high heat; wilt basil leaves, drain, and plunge basil into ice water bath, then drain.
Puree blanched basil, salt, lemon zest, pepper and water in a mini food processor or blender until smooth.
Combine chicken with puree in a large resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate several hours or up to overnight.
Grill chicken over indirect heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F with grill cover on.
Open grill lid and grill chicken, skin side down, over direct heat to crisp skin and give it some char, 1 or 2 minutes.
Loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil and let rest several minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	359.94 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.37g	33%
Cholesterol	124.71mg	42%
Sodium	980.25mg	41%
Potassium	420.16mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.75g	4%
Sugars	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	31.51g	63%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	57.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.59 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.75g	33%
Cholesterol	80.24mg	42%
Sodium	630.7mg	41%
Potassium	270.34mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.56g	4%
Sugars	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	7%
Protein	20.27g	63%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	10%
Calcium	37.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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