Description
Juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon-basil sauce, perfect for a simple family dinner or an elegant meal for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, making sure they’re evenly coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Remove the chicken and cover it to keep warm. In the same skillet, add the chopped basil and allow it to wilt, then pour in any remaining marinade to create a quick sauce, simmering for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve it up: Plate the chicken, generously drizzle the sauce over the top, and add lemon slices if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t skip the marinating phase. Using a meat thermometer ensures chicken is cooked safely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, basil, quick dinner, healthy recipe