LEMON CHICKEN WITH BASIL
No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. -Deborah Posey, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 4 teaspoons. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to slow cooker., Tear basil leaves directly into slow cooker. Add chicken stock. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. If desired, stir in additional lemon zest and chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Mental RajPoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe was actually really good!
sajidrehman sajid
[email protected]I didn't have any basil on hand, so I used oregano instead. It was still delicious!
Saftain Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great!
aya jaddour
[email protected]I found the chicken to be a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Hannah Van Der Merwe
[email protected]This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but it was still good.
IM Freestyles
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.
Adegbuyi Harike Ade
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is always so moist and tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Janice Irby
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
Sajid Sohail
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Cjempire Jones
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Durosinmi Ibrahim
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The chicken was moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely make this again.
SK SHipoN khan
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it.
Kanan Mammadli
[email protected]Amazing dish! The lemon and basil flavors complement each other perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
So crafty with ZT
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
lilysloum
[email protected]This lemon chicken with basil was a delightful dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon-basil sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.