Best 9 Lemon Thyme Basil Chicken Recipes

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Lemon thyme basil chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the bright citrus notes of lemon, the earthy fragrance of thyme, and the sweet-savory taste of basil. This delectable dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering lemon thyme basil chicken dish that will be the star of your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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



Lemon Basil Chicken image

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

LEMON THYME CHICKEN



Lemon Thyme Chicken image

Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to brown the lightly breaded chicken on the stove top. -Kay Shimonek, Corsicana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 7-9 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in thyme and reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON AND THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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These classic herb and lemon-seasoned chicken breasts will win over fans, especially when cooked over charcoal to give them the deepest, smokiest taste. For dark meat lovers, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs and make everyone happy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 lemons, as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
Torn basil or mint leaves, as needed

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON-THYME CHICKEN BREASTS



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Lemon-thyme chicken with a taste of Dijon mustard makes for a fantastic, lightly flavored chicken dish. Pairs great with white or yellow rice.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, garlic, chicken bouillon, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
  • Combine flour and salt on a small dish. Coat chicken with flour on both sides.
  • Heat butter and remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and pour broth mixture and lemon slices over chicken. Cover and simmer until no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve with lemon slices on top, spooning the broth over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON-THYME SAUCE



Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Thyme Sauce image

This winning technique for grilled chicken pecks out any dry-or bland-results. A few juicy secrets: Choose small cuts, and pound them flat so they cook quickly and evenly. Then, for maximum flavor without flare-ups, finish with a robust sauce like this lemon-thyme number.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two layers of plastic wrap and lightly pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
  • While chicken rests, whisk together lemon juice, thyme, sugar, red-pepper flakes, oil, and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking; let grates get very hot (this ensures a good sear without drying out meat).
  • Oil grates and cook chicken, turning occasionally, until charred in places and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a serving dish. Pour or spoon sauce over pieces while still warm; serve.

LEMON, THYME, & BASIL BBQ SAUCE/MARINADE



Lemon, Thyme, & Basil Bbq Sauce/marinade image

Adapted from an old issue of Southern Living. Suggested use: Make up a batch and use half to marinate some chicken pieces overnight,grill or bake the chicken, using the remainder to brush onto your chicken in the last half hour of its cooking time to make a nice BBQ sauce. Or use as a dipping sauce for chicken wings. UPDATE: The onion powder measurement has been corrected.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, garlic cloves, onion powder, salt, and paprika in a blender and process for a minute on high speed.
  • Through the hole in the top of your blender, slowly add the oil, with the blender set to high, and then cover up the hole and blend another minute.
  • Add herbs blend for 30 seconds.
  • Keep chilled for up to 2 days.

LEMON THYME BASIL CHICKEN RECIPE



Lemon Thyme Basil Chicken Recipe image

Provided by beckylippert

Number Of Ingredients 11

Marinade
3-4 Chicken breasts
1 small handful of lemon thyme, chopped
1 small handful of basil, chopped
1 tsp of your favorite lemon pepper seasoning
4 tbsp olive oil
juice from 1/2 lemon
2 fresh garlic cloves, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder (check your lemon pepper seasoning to make sure there isn't already garlic in it)
Other
Mushrooms
Your favorite veggies or salad to pair with it

Steps:

  • 1. Add all marinade ingredients to a gallon bag. Shake the bag gently and massage the chicken with your hands. 2. Allow to marinate for 4+ hours in the fridge. 3. Chop up two cups of your favorite mushrooms. 4. Heat a grill or sauté pan medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook with marinade juices just until soft. 5. Move the mushrooms to the sides of the pan and add the chicken, juices and all. 6. Brown thoroughly on first side, then flip and brown a little bit before placing the chicken in a 400 degree oven to finish cooking. Chicken is done when the internal temp is 165. Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables and top with the mushrooms.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Choose Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Opt for fresh, organic produce and high-quality meat and poultry.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When searing chicken or vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your dishes generously. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Let the Chicken Rest: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

The Lemon Thyme Basil Chicken recipes featured in this article are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, fragrant thyme, and savory basil creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give one of these recipes a try - you won't be disappointed!

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