Lemon Chicken With Basil (Greece) Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken With Basil (Greece)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, small, cut in thin strips; 2 celery ribs, shredded; 2 carrots, cut in julienne strips; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 lemons, juice and zest of; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, small, cut in thin strips
2 celery ribs, shredded
2 carrots, cut in julienne strips
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 lemons, juice and zest of
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch sugar

1
Heat oil in large saute pan, then add butter.
2
When shortening begins to foam, add chicken in one layer.
3
Brown, then turn over to brown on other side, cooking chicken in 2 batches, if necessary.
4
Remove chicken to a plate & set aside.
5
Add vegetables to saute pan & cook 2-3 minutes over moderate heat.
6
Add basil, bay leaf, lemon juice & zest, water, salt & pepper, then put chicken back into saute pan, bringing mixture to a boil.
7
Cover pan, reduce heat, & allow to simmer about 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is tender & juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
8
Remove chicken & vegetables to serving dish & discard bay leaf.
9
Since the sauce should be thick when serving, boil to reduce, if necessary ~ If sauce is too tart, add a pinch of sugar.
10
Spoon sauce over chicken to serve & garnish with lemon slices.

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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: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 onion, small, cut in thin strips, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken With Basil (Greece) 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.

Lemon Chicken With Basil (Greece)

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