Famous Lemon And Basil Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

2. 2

   Place the chicken in a baking dish.

3. 3

   Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and arrange skin side up.

4. 4

   Loosen the skin from each chicken breast and slip a basil leaf between the skin and the meat.

5. 5

   Add the garlic to the baking dish.

6. 6

   Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of chicken.

7. 7

   Drizzle with oil.

8. 8

   Bake, basting occasionally with pan juices and turning the chicken and the baking dish occasionally so the chicken browns evenly, 35 to 40 minutes.

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   If using a whole chicken, the baking time will be about 50 minutes.

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    To serve, place a browned lemon slice and garlic clove on top of each portion of chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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