Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Lemon Basil Chicken, Perfect for a BBQ or Large Group

Have you ever been in a situation where you need to have a main dish prepared ahead of time, say for a vacation or a large group? It seems like I’m often finding myself in those kinds of predicaments for one reason or another and it’s nice to have a failsafe dish you can turn to that will allow room for flexibility.

A few years ago, my sister Kathy stumbled across a recipe for just such an occasion. It can be made in advance, stored in the freezer or refrigerator until you need it and the flavor of this basil lemon chicken is quite lovely. While the basil is out and plentiful in gardens and markets it’s a great time to pop a batch into your freezer if you have the extra space or consider making it for your Labor Day gathering this weekend. Printable Recipe below.

What will you be serving on Labor Day?

picture credit: CodeFin

18 comments:

  1. I just may be serving this on Labor Day weekend! Love that it is ready in advance:) The marinade sounds delicious! Thanks, and Happy Labor Day!

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  2. This sounds like a great recipe. I might have to try this one. Thanks. You always have good make ahead ideas for entertaining.

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  3. hopefully I'll be serving a tennis ball on labor day!!

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  4. This sounds appropriately festive for the holiday weekend. It looks wonderful. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  5. I bet the leftovers would made wonderful sandwiches!
    *kisses* HH

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  6. a friend just brought me a big batch of Hatch Chile peppers from New Mexico that I will roast---I need to make something wonderful with them--maybe smoked chicken with green chile sauce, or grilled corn with green chile butter....hmmm...

    your recipe looks perfect for a big group--as a "recovered" caterer I am so aware of the beauty of these kinds of recipes.

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  7. I love simple recipes like this... the chicken looks wonderful.

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  8. Yes, I do find myself in those same predicaments too often. I am so happy to have this recipe! It sounds delicious.

    Labor Day is our youngest daughter's birthday and it will be steaks on the grill per her request.

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  9. This sounds like the perfect thing to have on hand now that med school is getting crazy again and I need fast healthy meals! Delicious.

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  10. This will be great for anyone having a Labor Day barbeque. I may just have to do this one myself! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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  11. Lemon Basil Chicken sounds delicious! anything we can prepare ahead of time is a wonderful thing, thanks for the recipe! This weekend will be full of barbecued foods!

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  12. oh what a great dish -the flavoring sounds wonderful!

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  13. Whats for dinner tonight at your home...this is what we are having...thank you...xoxoxo

    Have a great long weekend my sweet friend who keeps deliving yummy dish after yummy dish. xoxoxo

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  14. This sounds delicious! Love your little recipes cards. So cute! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you love the blueberry zucchini bread!

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  15. What a great idea for preparing ahead of time! I am prepping for a visit from my Mom and this is just perfect! Thank you!

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  16. Such Mediterranean flavors! I love them all.

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  17. Sounds like a great flavor combination and I love the idea to freeze it in the marinade so it's all ready to go.

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  18. This looks fabulous! I'll have to give it a try!

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