Chicken With Basil And Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Basil And Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 8 chicken breasts, bone in; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 egg yolks; garnish; fresh basil leaves and lime slice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
8 chicken breasts, bone in
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
2 egg yolks
garnish
fresh basil leaves and lime slice

1
in large frying pan heat oil over medium high heat. brown chicken all over.
2
remove chicken and set aside.
3
add onion to the pan and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
4
add basil wine, lime juice, salt and pepper. bring to a boil then reduce heat. return chicken bone up to the pan coat with sauce and simmer covered for 20 minutes. remove chicken to platter.
5
in small bowl whisk cream and flour until smooth. add to the pan drippings and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
6
once thick and smooth whisk in the egg yolks. reduce the heat and let simmer 2 minutes.
7
spoon sauce over chicken on the platter and garinsh with lime slices and basil leaves.

763

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 tablespoons oil, 8 chicken breasts, bone in, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Basil And Lime Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Basil And Lime Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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