Best 7 Lemon Basil Chicken With Vegetables Recipes

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Lemon basil chicken with vegetables is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the tangy zest of lemon, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the savory goodness of chicken and vegetables. This vibrant dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it's a healthy and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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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

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Reynolds® Oven Bag, Large Size
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons each dried basil and rosemary, divided
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
2 teaspoons paprika
2 small red potatoes, quartered
4 to 6 pound whole chicken
1 small yellow squash, cut in large pieces
1 small zucchini, cut in large pieces
1 small red bell pepper, cut in 8 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F., Shake flour in Reynolds® Oven Bag; place in 13x9x2-inch or larger baking pan at least 2 inches deep. Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon each basil and rosemary, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt to bag. Squeeze bag to blend in flour., Add potatoes to oven bag. Turn bag to coat potatoes. Push potatoes to sides of bag. Combine remaining seasonings; spoon 2 teaspoons into chicken cavity. Sprinkle and rub remaining seasonings over entire chicken; place in center of potatoes in bag. Arrange squash, zucchini and bell pepper over potatoes., Close oven bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan., Bake 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 180°F. Let stand in oven bag 10 minutes; remove chicken from bag. Stir sauce and serve over chicken and vegetables.

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LEMON BASIL CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Chicken breasts + a bag of frozen veggies + stir-fry sauce and a skillet, you've got dinner in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 bag (1 pound) frozen baby bean and carrot blend
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup lemon-basil stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken into 2x1/4-inch strips. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 7 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 410, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

LEMON AND HERB ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Enjoy a healthy version of Sunday roast chicken dinner in only 40 minutes. And save big by carving up three roasted chicken breasts for four people (it's plenty). If you buy a four-pack, roast the fourth breast and set aside to add to a green salad or soup later in the week.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the top position and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss together the potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast until the vegetables brown slightly and the potatoes just begin to soften, about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, rub the chicken breast skin with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with the poultry seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once the vegetables begin to soften, put the chicken breasts on top and roast until the skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and let them rest for a few minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with juice from 1 of the lemon halves and the parsley. Cut the bones from the chicken breasts and slice the meat. Divide the chicken and roasted vegetables among 4 plates. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve alongside.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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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

1 cup uncooked brown rice
4 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (1 lb) bag frozen vegetables (baby green beans and carrots)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup lemon basil stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch

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

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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A one-dish, baked lemon chicken meal that creates its own rich sauce. Kind of Greek in flavor... and good cold, too.

Provided by DARLA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound small unpeeled red potatoes, quartered
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
12 pitted Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and olives to coat. Lay chicken over lemon slices in the dish, then top with vegetable mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Toss one more time in the dish to coat with sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 389.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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This recipe is very simple to prepare, and tastes delicious. A perfect weeknight recipe. Do leave the skin and bones on the chicken pieces for more flavor and a lovely crisp skin. I typically double the recipe so that we can have leftovers. The recipe is from the cookbook Fresh & Fast by Marie Simmons. I serve with fresh seasonal vegetables.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken, bone in, with skin (about 4 pieces)
salt
pepper
4 large fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, mashed slightly with the side of a knife
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 thin slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 97.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.7, Protein 26

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon and basil to your liking. If you prefer a more pronounced lemon flavor, add an extra squeeze or two of lemon juice. If you enjoy a stronger basil flavor, add a few more leaves.
  • For a healthier alternative, you can substitute brown rice or quinoa for the white rice. You can also reduce the amount of oil used in the recipe by cooking the chicken and vegetables in a non-stick skillet or using a cooking spray.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can blanch the vegetables in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes until they are tender-crisp. Then, drain them and add them to the stir-fry.
  • Serve the lemon basil chicken with vegetables over rice immediately. You can also garnish it with fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of black pepper for an extra kick.

Conclusion:

Lemon basil chicken with vegetables is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tangy lemon, fragrant basil, and tender chicken and vegetables creates a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. With its colorful appearance and zesty flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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