Lemon Basil Chicken With Portabella Wine Sauce

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken With Portabella Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin or 6 thin sliced chicken breasts; 5 basil leaves, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 lemons; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 (8 ounce) package baby portabella mushrooms, stems removed and tops quartered; salt and pepper; 1 cup asti spumante champagne; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; chopped basil (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin or 6 thin sliced chicken breasts
5 basil leaves, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 lemons
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 (8 ounce) package baby portabella mushrooms, stems removed and tops quartered
salt and pepper
1 cup asti spumante champagne
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
chopped basil (to garnish)

1
Make a marinade out of oil chopped basil, garlic, juice of 1 lemon and some salt and pepper to taste.
2
Marinade chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight if you wish.
3
Heat pan and place butter or margarine and left over marinade to pan and brown chicken till cooked thoroughly.
4
Remove chicken on to plate when cooked.
5
Place mushrooms in pan and deglaze pan with 3/4 cup of the champagne.
6
Cook down about 3 mins and add the corn starch to the remaining champaign and stir until completely incorporated.
7
Add to pan along with juices that came from cooked chicken on plate.
8
If it gets too thick add some water to loosen, you wont need much if any at all.
9
Arrange chicken on plate and chop fine some more basil to taste.
10
Pour mushroom sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped basil and sliced lemons.

533

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin or 6 thin sliced chicken breasts, 5 basil leaves, chopped fine, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Basil Chicken With Portabella Wine 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!