Lemon Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce

NathanNathan

“chicken facts: chicken is high in protein, low in fat and low in cholesterol, making it a good selection for a healthy diet. it is lower in fat than most other meats and over half of the fat is unsaturated fat, the type that helps lower cholesterol”

ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup creamy ceasar dressing
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 green onion, sliced 1"
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

directions

  • 1

    1. oil and preheat bbq

  • 2

    2. finely grate 1 tbsp lemon peel, add in 1/4 c of the juice from lemon. stir in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper

  • 3

    3. add chicken and turn to coat

  • 4

    4. sauce: cut tomato in half, de-seed, and then coarsely chop. stir into dressing with onion and basil

  • 5

    5. bbq chicken 6 minutes, the baste with remaining mixture, turn and grill for additional 6 minutes

  • 6

    6. place on platter and spoon sauce over top

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