Lemon Chicken With Basil Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 2 lemons, juice of; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper; 450 g boneless skinless chicken, cubed; 1 onion, sliced; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 175 g button mushrooms, halved; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 150 ml chicken stock; 150 ml dry white wine; lemon rind; lemon twist, and; basil sprig, to garnish; cooked pasta, 4 portions

Servings: persons

1 lemon, rind of, grated
2 lemons, juice of
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
450 g boneless skinless chicken, cubed
1 onion, sliced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
175 g button mushrooms, halved
2 tablespoons plain flour
150 ml chicken stock
150 ml dry white wine
lemon rind
lemon twist, and
basil sprig, to garnish
cooked pasta, 4 portions

1
In a bowl, mix together the lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tsp of the oil, 2 tbls basil and salt and pepper.
2
Add the chicken and mix well.
3
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4
Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan or wok and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade, and add chicken to the pan.
6
Cook until chicken is lightly browned.
7
Add celery and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
9
Remove pan from heat and gradually add the stock, wine and marinade.
10
Bring to boil and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens.
11
Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Stir in remaining basil.
13
Garnish and serve with freshly cooked linguine.

439

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Fat

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, rind of, grated, 2 lemons, juice of, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 3 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken With Basil 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!

Lemon Chicken With Basil

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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