Grilled Chicken and Vegetables with Fresh Basil

By lindybug

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shallots, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium leek, root trimmed (not removed), halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Mix shallots, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add chicken, peppers, zucchini, squash and leek. Gently shake bag to coat chicken and vegetables, and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.Prepare a medium-low grill. Place chicken on grill and cook until just cooked through, turning once, about 12 minutes. About 2 minutes into cooking process, add peppers and cook until tender, turning once, about 10 minutes. About 2 minutes after adding peppers, add zucchini, squash and leeks and cook until tender, turning once, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving.