Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Basil Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Basil Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1-oz.) packages fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 (9-oz.) package frozen steam-in-bag baby lima beans (such as Green Giant); 8 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices; 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced celery (ribs and leaves); 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Servings: persons

2 (1-oz.) packages fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 (9-oz.) package frozen steam-in-bag baby lima beans (such as Green Giant)
8 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices
4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery (ribs and leaves)
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Process first 4 ingredients and 1 tsp. salt in a blender until smooth. Cook limas according to package directions; cool 5 minutes.
2
Microwave bacon in a single layer between paper towels on a plate 2 minutes or until heated through but still limp. (Do not fully cook.)
3
Sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Wrap each breast with 2 pieces of bacon. Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Turn chicken.
4
Bake chicken, in skillet, at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; thinly slice.
5
Stir together celery, next 2 ingredients, limas, and half of dressing. Serve chicken with lima bean mixture and remaining dressing.

1635

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1-oz.) packages fresh basil, 2 garlic cloves, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Basil Lima Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Basil Lima Beans

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