Lemon Basil Chicken

Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.