Sweet Onion Herb Grilled Chicken

Name: Sweet Onion Herb Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onions, chopped or 2 cups sweet onions; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf; 1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Lauri N.

"Sweet onion marinated chicken - great for grilling!"

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Ready In:: 8hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 large sweet onions, chopped or 2 cups sweet onions
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
¹⁄₂ cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper

directions

Blend onion and 2 tablespoons water in blender until smooth, adding additional 1 tablespoon water if necessary. Strain through fine strainer into small bowl, pressing with spatula to extract juices; discard pulp. Return juice to blender, along with all remaining marinade ingredients; blend until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade; cover and refrigerate.
2. Pour remaining marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Heat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining liquid. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or coals 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.
4. Sprinkle chicken with chopped basil; serve with reserved marinade.