LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.
Provided by Lillian's Kitchen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
For Sunday dinner or any time, this tender, fragrant chicken is special. -;Marguerite Marshall, Carencro, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Rub mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON AND BASIL
Delicious lemony baked chicken breast. Pairs nicely with a baked potato.
Provided by Matthew Defrain
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Trim and discard fat. Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil on each breast, lightly covering both front and back. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set on the prepared baking sheet.
- Squeeze juice from one lemon half over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with basil. Cut 2 slices of lemon from the remaining half and set 1 slice on each breast. Reserve remaining lemon for another use.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breast is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 7 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 80.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
I found this baked lemon chicken recipe many years ago when my children were toddlers. I've changed it a little over the years to make it my own. Everyone in my family just loves it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour and pepper; dredge the chicken. Set remaining flour mixture aside. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. , In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add reserved flour mixture; stir to form a thick paste. Gradually add broth, lemon juice, basil and thyme; mix well. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over the chicken. Top each half with a lemon slice. Sprinkle parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMON AND BASIL BAKED CHICKEN
Make and share this Lemon and Basil Baked Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line baking pan with foil.
- Melt butter over low heat and add garlic; saute 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in mustard.
- Mix breadcrumbs, lemon peel, basil (or oregano), salt and pepper on a plate.
- Turn chicken in butter mixture to coat, then turn in crumbs, coating completely.
- Arrange skin side up in prepared pan.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally with leftover butter mixture, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 1072.7, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 19.4
CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE
An easy Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce recipe
Categories Chicken Poultry Sauté Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Lemon Basil
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes Per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil.
- Add lemon juice, garlic and lemon peel to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
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