Grilled Basil Chicken & Tomatoes

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Grilling

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 plum tomatoes
  • 4 chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. For the marinade, place first 5 ingredients in a blender. Quarter 4 tomatoes and add to blender; cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling.

  2. In a bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade for serving.

  3. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; discard marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill the tomatoes, covered, over medium heat until browned, 2-4 minutes per side. Serve with reserved marinade.

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