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.

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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: 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.

Chicken With Basil And Lime Sauce

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