Going with the fresh basil theme from last week’s pesto recipe, here’s another option for using fresh basil: in a marinade for chicken breasts. This Italian inspired marinade is wonderful for summer with the bright flavors of fresh tomato, basil, and balsamic vinegar. It’s super fast to prepare and needs only a few ingredients. Be sure to plan ahead, so you give the chicken plenty of time in the marinade. This recipe comes from a very unlikely source, not one that I regularly scout out for recipes…About.com. Goes to show what treasures can come out of a Google search! Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 4-6 tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil, loosely packed 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper First, chop the tomatoes into sections for … Read entire article »