RECIPE: GARLIC & BASIL-MARINATED CHICKEN-Serves 8-10 (4 Oz Servings)

Ingredients:

  • 2-2.5lb boneless & skinless chicken breast
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 orange
  • 4 oz fresh basil leaves (no stems)
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1/3-1/4 of a medium-sized shallot
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

  • Use a food processor or blender to puree olive oil, orange, basil, garlic, shallot, and black pepper. Pour Ingredients over chicken in a zip-lock freezer bag and leave in refrigerator for 24 hours to marinade.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove chicken and bake in a large glass Pyrex baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes (or until cooked thoroughly).