Chicken With Basil And Lime Food

CROCK POT BASIL LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 green onions, 2 garlic cloves, salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix well.
• Place chicken in a gallon sized baggie.
• Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight.
• Remove chicken from bag and place in a 6 quart slow cooker.
• Discard bag and juices.
• Slow cook chicken for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.
• Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves and basil to make a dressing.
• Plate chicken and pour dressing over top before serving.

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Discard marinade. In a skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170° and juices run clear.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, BASIL, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange chicken breast halves in the dish, and sprinkle evenly with garlic slices. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and red pepper; sprinkle over the chicken. Top with tomato slices.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

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.

BASIL LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 onions, 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper and mix well.
• Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a gallon sized baggie.
• Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill.
• Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.
• Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170.
• Remove from grill and let meat rest.
• Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, basil.
• Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over top.

GRILLED BASIL LIME CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts lightly to uniform thickness. This will help them grill evenly.
• Marinate the chicken in the lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
• Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME

Steps:

• Stir together 1 tablespoon lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat broiler. Arrange chicken on top of shallot in dish. Broil 8 inches from heat source until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken, arranging shallots around sides. Broil until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken crosswise. Reserve pan juices.
• Transfer chicken and reserved pan juices to a bowl. Toss with basil and remaining tablespoon lime juice.

SLOW COOKER BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the skin from the chicken using your fingers and a serrated knife. Salt and pepper each thigh.
• Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil (or you can use nonstick spray).
• When the oil is hot, add 3 chicken thighs. Don't put them too close together, you want to avoid steaming.
• Cook for about 2 minutes, until nicely browned on the bottom. Then flip the chicken over to brown the other side for about 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Repeat searing process with the other 3 chicken thighs. If there is still enough grease in the pan then you don't need to add more oil.
• Meanwhile, in a crock pot combine coconut milk, basil, 2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, yellow curry, and chili powder (to taste). Stir to combine.
• Add the chopped red onions, garlic, and jalapenos.
• Add the browned chicken and stir to combine.
• Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let cool for a couple minutes.
• Add the ginger to the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon COLD water. Stir until it's not lumpy. Add this to the crock pot and stir.
• Shred the chicken, removing the bones and any tough bits. It should just be falling apart.
• Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir. Return the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro.
• Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or naan.

AUTHENTIC THAI BASIL CHICKEN (VERY EASY AND FAST)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in chile peppers. Pour in water. Cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil before serving.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• in large frying pan heat oil over medium high heat. brown chicken all over.
• remove chicken and set aside.
• add onion to the pan and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
• add basil wine, lime juice, salt and pepper. bring to a boil then reduce heat. return chicken bone up to the pan coat with sauce and simmer covered for 20 minutes. remove chicken to platter.
• in small bowl whisk cream and flour until smooth. add to the pan drippings and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• once thick and smooth whisk in the egg yolks. reduce the heat and let simmer 2 minutes.
• spoon sauce over chicken on the platter and garinsh with lime slices and basil leaves.

BASIL, CILANTRO AND MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put ginger, garlic and peppers into a food processor and process til smooth.
• Add macadamia nuts and continue to process.
• Add oil, lime juice yogurt, basil, cilantro and spices and process again until smooth.
• Put the chicken in a medium bowl, and add the mixture, stirring to coat all pieces.
• Cover and refrigerate chicken for 12 hours.
• This step is not necessarily required (I have made it after marinating for only 1/2 hour, but the flavor is much better if you do let it marinate).
• Heat a bit of oil (2 tbls) in a wok, or deep dish fry pan.
• Add chicken and its marinade to pan and cook thoroughly, stirring frequently, until marinade sticks to chicken.
• This will take about 20 minutes to 1/2 hour.
• The mixture will look soupy at first, and then begin to thicken up as the sauce reduces.
• I like a little heat, so I also add a little chili oil to the dish.
• Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

EASY LIME BASIL ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Squeeze juice of halved lime(s) all over chicken.
• Sprinkle liberally inside and out with basil.
• Put 1 or 2 lime halves into cavity.
• Cook approximately 30 minutes per pound, or until done.
• Spoon juice over.

CHICKEN WITH LIME AND BASIL

Steps:

• Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, juice, chille and cornstarch in large bowl, add chicken, toss chicken to coat in marinade. Cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Drain chicken over medium bowl, reserve marinade.
• Heat half of the peanut oil in large nonstick skillet, cook chicken, in batches, until browned all over. Heat remaining peanut oil in skillet, cook garlic, onion and corn until just tender. Return chicken to skillet with reserved marinade and peel, cook until sauce boils and chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from heat, add sprouts, basil and cilantro. Toss with chicken and vegetables until combined.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Mix the spices and salt in a large bowl, add the chicken and rub the spice mix into the chicken strips. Drizzle them with the olive oil, then turn the strips over and spread them out on a baking tray. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned and cooked through. While the chicken is in the oven, make the sauce. Put the garlic, lime zest and cider vinegar in a small saucepan with a splash of water. Bring the mixture to the boil, then let it simmer for a minute. Remove the pan from the heat and leave it to stand for a couple of minutes. Strain the contents of the saucepan into a bowl and discard the solids. Tip the liquid back into the saucepan, stir in the crème fraiche, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the sauce through until it is fairly liquid. Finely chop the basil and add this along with the lime juice, then whisk the sauce until frothy. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and serve with some green vegetables or a salad.