Best 9 Chicken With Lemon Basil Sauce Recipes

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Lemon and basil are a classic combination that can brighten up any dish, and they're especially delicious when paired with chicken. Chicken with lemon basil sauce is a versatile dish that can be served for lunch or dinner, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. The tangy lemon and fragrant basil complement the chicken perfectly, and the result is a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN



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Even though I'm not known for my green thumb, I've somehow managed to keep a kitchen herb garden going. I chose this skillet lemon basil chicken to debut my first batch of fresh herbs. -Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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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

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

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

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tb olive oil
2 tb butter Chilled
4 Skinless boneless chicken
1 c low-salt chicken (or 1 cup white wine)
4 Garlic chopped
2 ts lemon peel Grated, (packed)
3/4 c fresh basil Chopped, (or 1 tbspn dried basil)
salt and pepper to taste
3 tb Fresh Lemon Juice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and saute until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter and 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. Add butter and stir to sauce consistency. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve. This is a simple one-skillet meal. Serves 4. Recipe Source: Home & Garden TV -- Home Grown Cooking Formatted for MasterCook by Nancy Berry - [email protected]

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 calories, Fat 25.6401175 g, Carbohydrate 2.751634375 g, Cholesterol 464.35505 mg, Fiber 0.30962500304915 g, Protein 141.27584625 g, SaturatedFat 6.884946425 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (691g), Sodium 562.3483125 mg, Sugar 2.44200937195085 g, TransFat 4.41362755 g

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried

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.

FAMOUS LEMON AND BASIL CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (8 to 10 ounces each), fat trimmed or 1 whole chicken (about 2 pounds) cut up
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, bruised with the side of a knife
4 thin lemon slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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.

EASY LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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This is a super easy, 5-ingredient, very flavorful entree that was given to me by a friend. You can cook it all on the stove-top or finish it in the oven. And it can be gluten-free.

Provided by BettyBaker1

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup olive oil, divided
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup soy sauce (gluten-free)
4 tablespoons dried basil
4 chicken pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 1340.6, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.9

BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON AND BASIL



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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

2 (5 ounce) chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 medium lemon, halved
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

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

CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"This delicious Italian dish is easy to prepare, but it looks like you fussed," writes Brenda Hoffman of Stanton, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Coat chicken with flour, then dip into egg mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine remaining, salt and pepper; stir in broth until smooth. Add apple juice to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Add parsley and remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 329mg cholesterol, Sodium 1670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

STUFFED LEMON CHICKEN WITH BASIL SAUCE



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This is a simple recipe to make that your guests will think you have spent way more time on than you did. This recipe can be made a day ahead of time and cooked just before serving although the sauce needs to be made while the chicken is cooking but it does not take long. The ingredients listed below are for 2 chicken breasts mine were quite large so you may have to adjust stuffing ingredients if making with small breasts or make the same amount and do 4 breasts. The photo I have posted is of the smaller, of my 2 breasts, so I think you can get a rough idea from that.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large chicken breasts (Large ones)
4 slices bacon, rashers roughly chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup breadcrumbs
30 g butter
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
50 ml boiling water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 slices bacon, extra to wrap round chicken
1 cup water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup firmly packed basil leaves
1/2 cup cream
20 g butter
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp, drain on absorbent paper, in the same pan add garlic and onion and cook until onion softens.
  • Pound chicken with a meat mallet until roughly equal thickness.
  • Place breadcrumbs in a bowl, combine water, butter and stock in another bowl stirring until butter has melted and stock has dissolved, add to breadcrumbs stir to combine. Add onion mix, bacon, juice and rind, mix thoroughly.
  • Place stuffing on one side of chicken breast, fold the other half over the top and secure by wrapping 2 slices of bacon around each breast.
  • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan, add chicken and brown on both sides, transfer chicken to an oven proof dish, and cook in a pre heated oven of 180 degrees Celsius for about 30 Min's or until chicken is cooked through.
  • While chicken is cooking make the sauce:.
  • Add water and stock to a saucepan bring to the boil mix a little water with the cornflour, add to stock and stir until mixture thickens slightly, add butter and stir to melt.
  • Add basil leaves and blend or process until smooth (I use a bar mix for this), add the cream, stir.
  • In a bowl lightly beat egg yolks, add some of the sauce to the yolks a little at a time and stir after each addition (stops yolks from scrambling, as they are mixed already with some sauce instead of pouring them straight into hot liquid.) pour this mixture into the saucepan and stir over a medium heat until mixture thickens, do not boil or egg yolk will scramble.
  • To Serve: Slice chicken thickly and drizzle sauce over garnish with basil leaves, serve remaining sauce on the side. I like to serve mine with a nice side salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1052.1, Fat 73.8, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 400.8, Sodium 1829.6, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 47.1

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and juicy result.
  • Tenderize the Chicken: Pounding the chicken breasts or thighs helps tenderize them and ensures even cooking.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Make the Sauce Ahead: You can make the lemon-basil sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Garnish for Presentation: Sprinkle some chopped fresh basil or parsley over the chicken before serving for an attractive presentation.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and aromatic chicken with lemon-basil sauce is a delightful dish that can be easily prepared at home. With its tender chicken, zesty lemon sauce, and fragrant basil, it's a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress.

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