Roasted Lemon Basil Chicken Food

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.

ROASTED LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix dressing, juice, honey and basil until blended.
• Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish; spread with dressing mixture.
• Bake 45 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn. It is important not to move the chicken around until it is time to flip so it gets a nice crust.
• Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil.
• Nestle the chicken into the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

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.

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE

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.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces (try to make them equal sized for an even cooking). Set aside.
• Prepare the marinade. In a large glass bowl combine lemon juice, honey, water, garlic and basil. (You can also use a large ziplock bag: add all the ingredients, seal and shake to combine).
• Place chicken in the marinade bowl (or ziplock bag) and toss so that all the breasts are covered with marinade. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, refrigerate and marinate for one hour (or at least 30 minutes).
• When chicken has marinated, heat olive oil in a non stick skillet, on high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, paying attention to remove all the garlic and basil leaves that may have sticked to the breasts (they would burn while cooking).
• When skillet is very hot, brown chicken breasts 2 minutes per side (4 minutes total). Pour the marinade in the skillet and mix well to get all the meat juices. Bring to a boil (this will happen very quickly) and cook for one minute.
• Reduce to a rapid simmer (medium heat) and cook for 5 more minutes, basting the sauce over the chicken breasts regularly. Chicken is ready when no longer pink inside (don't over cook to make sure chicken isn't dry).
• To serve, place chicken on a plate, and spoon sauce on top. Scatter fresh basil or parsley, if using, and serve.
• Sides suggestion: mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower to soak up all the sauce, with a green salad on the side.

EASY LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken, both sides, with basil (1 T per piece). It should be a liberal coating; you can even use more than what's listed.
• Heat a fry pan on medium-high and add 1 T of the olive oil.
• Mix remaining oil, lemon juice and soy sauce. Set aside.
• Brown chicken in oil, both sides. Add liquid mix. Bring to a boil.
• At this point you can either place chicken in an oven pan and bake at 375°F or just turn the stove down to a simmer; cook for 15-20 min for boneless and 40-45 min for bone-in chicken.

LEMON BASIL ORZO WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a pot of generously salted water, cook orzo just until al dente; don't overcook. Drain and toss with about 2 TB olive oil to prevent sticking. Keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking: pat dry the moisture from chicken tenders with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Sprinkle evenly on both sides of chicken pieces.
• In a large skillet (not non-stick) add 4 TB olive oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken tenders just until no longer pink in center, about 2-3 min per side (depending on thickness of chicken.) Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
• In same used skillet, add the butter over medium high heat. Once melted, add garlic and onion, stirring 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add wine; deglaze pan by scraping bits loose with your spatula while the liquid cooks. Reduce liquid by half, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and turn off heat. Add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (1/4-1/2 tsp each.)
• Place cooked orzo in a large serving bowl; toss with freshly grated parmesan and onion/garlic mixture. Toss in basil leaves. Serve with chicken and garnish as desired.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Clean and trim fat from chicken, and salt and pepper each side. Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.
• Loosen the skin on each piece, and place a basil leaf under the skin, directly on top of the chicken meat.
• Toss the garlic around the chicken in the baking dish.
• Place the lemon slices on top of each piece of chicken and drizzle with the oil.
• Bake for 35 - 40 minutes (depending on whether it's white meat or dark meat), basting with the garlic flavored pan juices every 10 minutes. The skin should be crisp and brown and the meat tender when it's ready to serve.

BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON AND BASIL

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.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare pasta per package directions.
• Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.
• Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.
• Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

LEMON AND BASIL MILK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.Flour each pieces of chicken.Heat a large oven proof pot and grill each pieces of chicken in the butter over medium heat. Grill 4 pieces at a time for optimal result.Remove from heat and and in all ingredients. The milk should cover most of the chicken. Cover and cook in oven for one hour and 15 minutes.Note:Serve with mashed potatoes and egg noodles.If you wish to thicken the sauce, remove all ingredient and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of corn starch diluted in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of water. Bring to a boil and put back all ingredientsSource: Julie Zyromski

ROAST BASIL CHICKEN, BASIL BABY POTATOES, FRISEE PLUM SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups basil; cook 30 seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a food processor and puree with the butter, garlic, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Set aside.
• Spatchcock the chicken: Cut along each side of the backbone with kitchen shears; discard the backbone. Open the chicken like a book; flip over. Press down on the backbone to flatten. Gently loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs using your fingers. Transfer half of the basil butter to a bowl and rub all over the chicken and under the skin; season with salt and pepper. Transfer skin-side up to the rack. Roast until the skin is browned and crisp and a thermometer inserted into a thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a medium saucepan with water; season with salt and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with half of the remaining basil butter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add the frisee, plums and the remaining 1 cup basil. Season with salt and pepper; gently toss to coat. Spread the remaining basil butter over the chicken; carve. Serve with the potatoes and salad.

ONE-POT LEMON-GARLIC BASIL ARTICHOKE CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare The Chicken: Cut the chicken into 2-inch by 1-inch pieces and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper then set aside until ready to use.
• Make The Lemon Garlic Oil: Meanwhile, place the oil in a large (ideally 12 inches or larger) frying pan over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the garlic and cook until it's golden about 2 minutes. Add the lemon slices and cook until the lemons start to soften and the garlic is golden for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then remove the lemons and garlic to a plate.
• Partially Cook The Chicken: Return the pan (with the olive oil still in it) to the stove over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the chicken and cook until the chicken pieces just start to turn white. Flip over and repeat on the other side. To clarify, you're not looking to cook them all the way through here but rather about 75% through -- you may need to do this in batches). Partially cover and let cook until the chicken is about 95% cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the cover and remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add Flour To The Chicken: Return pan to stove over medium heat, and, if using, sift the flour over the oil. Let it cook until the raw flour taste is cooked off, about 1 to 2 minutes then add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan.Add the rinsed artichoke hearts and cook until the artichokes just start to break down and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Finish The Dish: Stir in the chicken, lemons, and garlic and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.Remove the pan from the heat, season with additional salt and pepper as desired, and taste the sauce, adding a drizzle of olive oil. Stir in all the basil and serve immediately.

FAMOUS LEMON AND BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken in a baking dish; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and arrange skin side up. Loosen the skin from each chicken breast and slip a basil leaf between the skin and the meat. Add the garlic to the baking dish. Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of chicken. Drizzle with oil. Bake, basting occasionally with pan juices and turning the chicken and the baking dish occasionally so the chicken browns evenly, 35 to 40 minutes. If using a whole chicken, the baking time will be about 50 minutes. To serve, place a browned lemon slice and garlic clove on top of each portion of chicken.

LEMON BASIL PESTO CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Pound out a 4 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast with meat mallet until thin. Put oil of your choice in fry pan, heat on medium heat. Salt and pepper the chicken, place in heated pan.
• 2. Cook 1 minute, then turn chicken over and turn heat to low. Cover pan and let it cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let set for 10 more minutes. Check with meat thermometer. 165° reading is done. Set aside.
• 3. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
• 4. In another pan saute kale greens in oil of your choice, add a little salt and pepper, remove greens to a plate, add a little more oil and saute the yellow squash until soft.
• 5. Combine Pasta, Greens, Squash, Artichoke Hearts in a bowl, I added the fresh lemon juice in the basil pesto sauce with the roasted red peppers. Pour over ingredients, reserving a little. toss to coat.
• 6. In a pan and the combined ingredients, top with the chicken breast and drizzle the reserved pesto sauce over the chicken. Heat and serve.