Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 192.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.8g 48%

Carbohydrates: 4.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 8.4g 13%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 22%

Cholesterol: 77.6mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 300.3IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.5mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 12.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 18.9mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 175.9mg 5%

Sodium: 381.9mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 75.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.