5.0 from 6 votes
Simple Italian Basil Chicken
This Italian basil chicken is made with a fresh garlic and basil infused butter compound then pan fried with olive oil and lemon juice until golden brown.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (with skin)
- ½ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 dashes black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 lices lemon - thinly sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop the basil and place in a small bowl with the minced garlic, salt and 2-3 dashes pepper and butter, combine, then refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes or until firm. Using your fingers gently lift the skin from the chicken and spread the basil spread evenly between the chicken pieces.
- In a medium/large skillet drizzle the pan with olive oil and top with the sliced lemon, place the chicken bone side down on the lemon. Drizzle the chicken with 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice, sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt and a dash or two of pepper. Cover and cook on low/medium heat for 25-30 minutes, once the liquid has evaporated, raise the heat and turn the chicken over to brown well. Turn the chicken back over, top with a little chopped basil and serve. Chicken is done at 165F.
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Notes
- Yes, you can prepare the chicken in advance and refrigerate it. Take out of the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Cool then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I love this cold but you can reheat in the microwave until warm if you would like. Chicken easily dries out when reheating, so adding a splash of chicken broth can help retain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
476mg
(20%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.