Lemon Basil Chicken

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Description

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned
  3. about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock
  4. lemon juice
  5. basil
  6. and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center
  7. about 10 minutes.
  8. Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat
  9. uncovered
  10. until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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