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Garlic and basil marinated chicken.
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Meal Prep Marinated Basil Chicken

Flavorful and juicy chicken breast, perfect for meal prepping! Chicken breasts are marinated with fresh basil, garlic, white wine vinegar and olive oil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ - 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • PREP: Slice basil by stacking the leaves together, gently rolling them up, then thinly slicing (called chiffonade cut). Mince garlic.
  • MIX: Combine basil, olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in your marinade container and mix well. Add in chicken breasts and coat completely with marinade.
  • MARINATE: Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and no more than 24 hours.
  • BAKE: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add chicken and marinade into a deep rimmed baking sheet or baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160°F (the temp will rise to 165°F as it rests).
  • REST: Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  • SERVE: Slice and serve the chicken, or store for later. Reserve the juices from the baking sheet to store the chicken in or to serve on rice and veggies.

Notes

  • Don’t marinate your chicken for longer than 24 hours. When chicken is exposed to acid for too long (think vinegar, lemon juice, or yogurt) it can become rubbery or mushy.
  • Use fresh basil and fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • Bake the chicken in the remaining marinade to keep it moist and juicy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to know exactly when the chicken is done.
  • Substitute white wine vinegar for white balsamic vinegar.
  • One batch of this recipe makes 2-3 meals for 2 people. 

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 61gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 1.494mgPotassium: 1.084mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg