LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
For Sunday dinner or any time, this tender, fragrant chicken is special. -;Marguerite Marshall, Carencro, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Rub mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.
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Khairpuri chokro
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
miankhaliq miankhaliq
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and basil flavors were amazing.
bluff master
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.
James Lyons
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was really good. I would make this dish again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Lindsey Burus
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and really delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Theophilus Agyemang Prempeh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the combination of lemon and basil.
Rakib Hossing
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation.
Angela Armstrong
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and basil flavors complemented each other perfectly.
areeba jamil
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.
Anathi Mbele
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Kutub
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Shekhar Nirala
[email protected]This lemon basil chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.