Chicken With Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, skinned and deboned (I use boneless, skinnless chicken breasts from the market); 14 lb bacon, chopped; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf, finely chopped; ½ cup cream or ½ cup half-and-half; 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts, skinned and deboned (I use boneless, skinnless chicken breasts from the market)
14 lb bacon, chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
½ cup cream or ½ cup half-and-half
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease 12 x 7 x 2-inch casserole.
3
In a small frying pan cook chopped bacon until crisp.
4
Drain on paper towel.
5
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesean cheese and parsley.
6
Add drained bacon to bread crumb mixture.
7
Set aside.
8
In a shallow bowl mix vegetable oil with crushed garlic, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
9
Whisk to combine.
10
Dip chicken halves in mixture and coat thoroughly.
11
Arrange chicken pieces in prepared casserole.
12
Sprinkle with break crumb mixture.
13
Bake uncovered for 25- 30 minutes.
14
While chicken is cooking, make the Basil Sauce.
15
In a small saucepan combine all sauce ingredients, except the egg yolk.
16
Simmer over low heat, continue stirring until sauce just begins to bubble.
17
Place egg yolk in a cup and whisk until frothy.
18
Stir a tablespoon of the hot sauce into the beaten egg.
19
Then whisk beaten egg yolk into saucepan.
20
Stir until mixture is thickened, but DO NOT allow to boil.
21
Pour hot sauce over the chicken just before serving, or serve in a separate bowl.

9476

kcal

Calories

739

Fat

Carbs

643

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts, skinned and deboned (I use boneless, skinnless chicken breasts from the market), 14 lb bacon, chopped, 1 cup fresh breadcrumb, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Basil 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 Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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