CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME

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The lime-and-soy-marinated chicken is delicious added to the coconut-curry soup, but it can also be served on its own. (Double the recipe if you want each person to have a full serving of chicken.)

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
1 tablespoon safflower or peanut oil
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
Coarse salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each), pounded to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch)
1 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Stir together 1 tablespoon lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Arrange chicken on top of shallot in dish. Broil 8 inches from heat source until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken, arranging shallots around sides. Broil until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken crosswise. Reserve pan juices.
  • Transfer chicken and reserved pan juices to a bowl. Toss with basil and remaining tablespoon lime juice.

sarah cox
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Overall, this recipe was a bit disappointing. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.


qamareyn Official
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I'll try it again with less salt next time.


neil wallop
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The basil and lime give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Idoko David
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and flavorful.


Bheki Robbie Blose
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dip Shrestha
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.


Maxinaud Dieudonne
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The basil and lime added a unique and refreshing flavor.


Will soromtochukwu Ohallem
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


M muneer
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular rotation of recipes.


Stanley Osazee
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I'm not a big fan of basil, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of basil and lime was perfect.


Helen M Hunter
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too sour.


Celeste Rios
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I found the recipe a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Bertin Passah
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking it for a shorter time next time.


Ameara Cooledge
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Loved the combination of basil and lime in this dish. It was a refreshing change from the usual chicken recipes.


jaan agha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Maryam Ghous
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I added some extra garlic and chili peppers to the recipe, and it turned out even better!


Laiba Bilal
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The chicken was juicy and tender, and the basil and lime gave it a delicious citrusy flavor.


COZMOZIN TIME
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly cooked and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Chad Millsapp
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The basil and lime added a refreshing twist to the traditional chicken recipe.