Basil Chicken

Name: Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 1/2 c. basil leaves, cut into strips; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 roasting chicken, cut into pieces (about 5 lb.); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. sugar; basil leaves (for garnish)

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Basil Chicken – a delicious recipe with olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

3/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. basil leaves, cut into strips
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 roasting chicken, cut into pieces (about 5 lb.)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
basil leaves (for garnish)

1
In a large plastic food bag, combine first 7 ingredients; add chicken.
2
Close.
3
Chill 2 to 3 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Place chicken in single layer with marinade in roasting pan. Cover with foil.
5
Bake 45 minutes.
6
Remove foil.
7
Bake 30 minutes or until juice runs clear when pierced.
8
Skim fat from drippings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. olive oil, 1/2 c. red wine vinegar, 1/2 c. basil leaves, cut into strips, 1/4 c. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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