Lemon basil chicken with portabella wine sauce is a delectable dish that combines the tangy freshness of lemon and basil with the earthy richness of portabella mushrooms, all enveloped in a velvety wine sauce. While this dish may sound intimidating to prepare, it is actually relatively easy to make, requiring only a few simple steps and readily available ingredients. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating this flavorful and elegant dish, providing you with a step-by-step recipe that will ensure a perfect result every time. Gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.
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PORTOBELLO LEMON CHICKEN
From the maker of 'Greasy Chicken' comes my signature dish, the most requested and favored chicken, ever! The mushrooms and onions taste great after cooking in the lemon juice, and it is especially good when marinated ahead of time.
Provided by Gary
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spread the chopped onion and mushrooms evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange chicken pieces over the vegetables, skin side up. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken pieces, and season with garlic salt and pepper.
- Bake chicken uncovered for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Carefully turn the pieces over, and continue cooking 15 minutes more.
- Set oven to broil. Cook chicken for 5 minutes, or until chicken skin is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 250.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN
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
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.
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.
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
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 CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is a quick, simple one skillet chicken meal. This has an Asian feel and taste, but my grandkids enjoyed it, nice way to get them to eat their veggies.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package. While rice is cooking, cut chicken into 2 X 1/4 inch strips.
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Stir in frozen vegetables and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
- Mix stir-fry sauce and cornstarch until smooth; stir into mixture in skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.2, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 263.3, Sodium 353.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 112.6
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN MARSALA
"This melt-in-your-mouth Chicken Marsala is based on a recipe picked up in a cooking class," recalls Greta Igl in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "But the basil and splash of lemon are my own touches. We've tried this dish in many restaurants, but always agree our homemade version tastes best. It's so easy...and if we're lucky enough to have leftovers, they reheat beautifully in the microwave."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, basil, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by a third., Return chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN WITH PORTABELLA WINE SAUCE
The thought of lemon and basil are a natural but the sweetness of the champaign tantilizes the toungue with all around taste. Its a great one pan meal
Provided by shezashark
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h20m
Yield 1 piece, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make a marinade out of oil chopped basil, garlic, juice of 1 lemon and some salt and pepper to taste.
- Marinade chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight if you wish.
- Heat pan and place butter or margarine and left over marinade to pan and brown chicken till cooked thoroughly.
- Remove chicken on to plate when cooked.
- Place mushrooms in pan and deglaze pan with 3/4 cup of the champagne.
- Cook down about 3 mins and add the corn starch to the remaining champaign and stir until completely incorporated.
- Add to pan along with juices that came from cooked chicken on plate.
- If it gets too thick add some water to loosen, you wont need much if any at all.
- Arrange chicken on plate and chop fine some more basil to taste.
- Pour mushroom sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped basil and sliced lemons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 78.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 16.7
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, organic produce and high-quality meat and fish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing chicken or vegetables, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will cause the food to steam and not brown properly.
- Use a good quality wine: The wine you use in the sauce will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Choose a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- Let the sauce simmer: Simmering the sauce for a while will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Season to taste: Always taste your food before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Conclusion:
This lemon basil chicken with portabella wine sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and creamy, and the portabella mushrooms add a umami flavor to the dish. Serve this dish with rice or pasta and a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
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