Lemon Basil Chicken
Lemon Basil Chicken features lightly floured chicken breasts simmered in a bright butter-lemon pan sauce with fresh basil. The citrusy tang and herbaceous aroma make it lively yet comforting, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant but unfussy meal with guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Set the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Lightly pound them with the smooth side of a meat mallet. Lightly dust both sides with flour.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles.
- 3
Sauté the chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Move the chicken to a warm platter. Cover it loosely to keep warm.
- 6
Boil the remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until it reduces to 1/2 cup. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Calories 1963.33 kcal High
- Protein 379.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 48.35 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1287.4 mg High
- Sodium 3489.3 mg High
- Fiber 0.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 36.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.86 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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