Grilled Lemon Chicken with Corn-Basil Relish
Juicy lemon-Dijon chicken meets smoky zucchini and a sweet corn-basil relish in a fresh California-style dinner built for Washington’s August produce.
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- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $15
- Calories per serving: 680 cal
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Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 pound $5.99
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Organic Zucchini Squash2 medium (about 12 ounces) $2.77
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Organic Basil1/4 ounce (about 1/2 cup loosely packed) $2.99
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Organic Lemons1 medium, zested and juiced (2 tablespoons juice) $1.29
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Dijon mustard1 tablespoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Garlic1 clove, finely grated
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon, divided
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
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1.
Preheat a clean grill to medium-high heat, about 425°F, allowing about 10 minutes for it to heat.
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2.
Pat the chicken dry. In a medium bowl, combine:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 finely grated garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Turn until the chicken is evenly coated, then marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
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3.
Husk 2 ears bi-color corn. Cut 2 medium zucchini lengthwise into planks about 1/2 inch thick.
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4.
Coat the zucchini with:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Set aside for grilling.
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5.
Grill the corn, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer it to a cutting board to cool slightly.
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6.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until browned and the thickest pieces register 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
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While the chicken cooks, grill the zucchini for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp-tender with distinct grill marks. Transfer it to a serving platter.
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Cut the kernels from the grilled corn. Tear or thinly slice 1/4 ounce basil, then combine the corn and basil with:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Taste and adjust only the finishing seasoning if needed.
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9.
Arrange the rested chicken beside the grilled zucchini and spoon the corn-basil relish over both. Serve warm.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemony chicken, fresh basil, and lightly charred vegetables.