Lemon-basil marinade (for chicken or fish)
By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, April 18, 2026
https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-893198
Everyone tends to gravitate toward their favorite foods, so I wanted to include something for everyone. While most barbecues are centered around meat and chicken, with some veggies on the side, there’s often a request for fish as well. This marinade works beautifully for both chicken and fish, making it an easy option no matter what you’re serving.
Yields 4-6 servings.
Ingredients:-
1 kg. boneless chicken or fish fillets
¼ cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 Tbsp. honey
3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped, or 2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 kg. boneless chicken (breast & thighs) or fish fillets
Directions:-
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
For chicken, place in a container or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it, making sure everything is well coated. Marinate for about 1 hour in the fridge.
For fish, lightly dampen a piece of parchment paper and place it on top of a sheet of foil. Lay the fish on the parchment and brush generously with the marinade. Wrap the parchment and foil around the fish, leaving it slightly open.
To cook: Grill over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Or place the fish packet on the grill for about 8-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
Alternatively, cook under the broiler. Place the chicken on a lined baking sheet and broil for about 6-8 minutes per side. Place the wrapped fish on a baking sheet and broil for about 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
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