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This chicken is outstanding! I cut the recipe in half for my husband and me and substituted 1\/4 cup of my homemade pesto for the 1\/2 cup basil...amazing flavor! My husband declared it his \"new favorite\" and I will definitely be making this again!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2015 07:34","GUID":"b8cf32be267e4395ad965c5221ff1b71","MemberId":1473861,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sgronholz","SubmittedDate":"05\/27\/2015 07:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/01\/2013 16:24","GUID":"556a4549fdf74a15b26737daf3f316e2","MemberId":5884353,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DWare5883","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2013 16:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/30\/2011 14:02","GUID":"caf6ab13b20941c780e1f0446febe48a","MemberId":5550327,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"batgirl29","SubmittedDate":"09\/30\/2011 14:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/21\/2011 13:57","GUID":"1d0e8a8fc4554526a73cd1c23bec1e74","MemberId":1219621,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lrudolf","SubmittedDate":"08\/21\/2011 13:57"},{"Comment":"
I will try this. It sounds delicious!!!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/02\/2011 07:55","GUID":"40dcb7762acd485c88e9ed98b2f3b8b0","MemberId":3107669,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Black Lady","SubmittedDate":"07\/02\/2011 07:55"},{"Comment":"
I will try it...<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2010 13:37","GUID":"85f8d9215ac34f9f8fd53c767ae676dc","MemberId":5036606,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"glentjlove74206","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2010 13:37"},{"Comment":"
I made this just as directed. It was wonderful! Very easy.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/04\/2009 16:50","GUID":"36b83bcfbd0f4fd8b01c3908f9bedf59","MemberId":1858674,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kris Countryman","SubmittedDate":"10\/04\/2009 16:50"},{"Comment":"
Thank you. I will give it a try.
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White wine vinegar is located with cooking wines. Instead of using red wine as a substitution, I would suggest using apple juice in its place.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"36f71870fdc34b87a043f7ff2bff51e5","MemberId":1941261,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Klingenheimer","SubmittedDate":"05\/20\/2009 13:22"},{"Comment":"
Where does one find white wine vinegar? Can red be substituted?<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"019746D4639C447FA8CFED7D864215E6","MemberId":1044433,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"toupee","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2009 13:56"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44021,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310825,"name":"BBQ","slug":"bbq","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310760,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Get your fill of all things grilled and glazed with our best BBQ recipes, BBQ sauce recipes, BBQ chicken recipes, pulled pork recipes and more.","parent":310796,"count":1710,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/"},{"term_id":310835,"name":"BBQ Chicken","slug":"bbq-chicken","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310770,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking BBQ chicken recipes? We have all the best, from baked BBQ chicken to Crock-Pot BBQ chicken, and we're willing to share with you and your guests.","parent":310825,"count":337,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/bbq-chicken\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n