How to Cook Lemon Basil Chicken

 

Introducing this simple chicken-flavored recipe that is infused with a quick marinade of garlic, lemon and basil. It tastes great with rice, pasta or baked potatoes. It just makes everything easier as this plate goes well along with shrimp, salmon, pork and steak.

This lemon basil chicken can be paired with sides that are gluten or dairy-free to maintain healthy standards.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts halved
• 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 tbsps fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsps chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts on a chopping board. Flatten it slightly by using smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust flour on both sides lightly.
2. Melt butter over medium heat on a large skillet and heat it each side for about 3 minutes till it turns lightly browned. 
   

   

   

   
   
   
3. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil and lemon zest in the skillet. 
4. Cover it and allow it to simmer until the chicken is no longer pink about 10 minutes. 
   
   
5. Transfer the chicken into a warm platter. Cover it loosely to keep warm. Boil the remaining liquid over high heat with the lid uncovered. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken.
6. Serve it plain or with rice.