Basil Lemon Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a fresh lemon and basil sauce, ideal for a fast and tasty dinner.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein
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680 grams chicken breast
→ Dairy
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28 grams unsalted butter
→ Aromatics
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2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
→ Thickener
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16 grams all-purpose flour
→ Liquids
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45 milliliters fresh lemon juice
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240 milliliters chicken stock
→ Herbs and seasoning
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
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Salt and black pepper as you like
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken until even thickness. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Put it aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter in a pan on medium heat. Add the chicken and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Take chicken out.
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Put the rest of the butter in the pan and melt it. Toss in the minced garlic and cook just 30 seconds until you smell it.
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Whisk flour into the butter and garlic mix well to create a roux, which helps thicken the sauce.
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Slowly add chicken stock and lemon juice while stirring so no lumps form. Stir in the lemon zest too.
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Put chicken back in the pan. Let it cook in the sauce, stirring off and on, until the sauce gets thicker and chicken cooks through.
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Sprinkle chopped basil on top. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve right away.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Try bone-in, skin-on thighs to get more flavor. Just cook a bit longer. Goes well with rice, pasta, or roasted veggies.