Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup lightly basil leaves fresh packed
• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 teaspoons fennel seeds crushed
• 1 large clove garlic 
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
• 0.7 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• 6  chicken breasts boneless skinless

Equipment

• whisk
• blender
• grill
• ziploc bags
• grill pan

Directions

1. Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a heavy-duty re-sealable plastic bag.
2. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon zest, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
4. Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the chicken to plates.
6. Drizzle the basil sauce over and serve.