Famous Lemon And Basil Chicken
Chicken with a hint of lemon and basil that goes hand in hand with the summer weather.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
40 minReady
60 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
chicken
breast, halves, with skin and bones, fat trimmed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
chicken
whole, 2 lbs, cut up |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground, to taste |
*
|
| 4 | each |
basil
fresh, leaves |
*
|
| 4 | each |
garlic
cloves, bruised with the side of a knife |
|
| 4 | each |
lemon
slices, thin |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
olive, extra virgin |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
chicken
breast, halves, with skin and bones, fat trimmed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
chicken
whole, 2 lbs, cut up |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground, to taste |
*
|
| 4 | each |
basil
fresh, leaves |
*
|
| 4 | each |
garlic
cloves, bruised with the side of a knife |
|
| 4 | each |
lemon
slices, thin |
|
| 15 | ml |
vegetable oil
olive, extra virgin |
|
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Place the chicken in a baking dish . Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and arrange skin side up. Loosen the skin from each chicken breast and slip a basil leaf between the skin and the meat. Add the garlic to the baking dish. Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of chicken. Drizzle with oil.
Bake, basting occasionally with pan juices and turning the chicken and the baking dish occasionally so the chicken browns evenly, 35 to 40 minutes. If using a whole chicken, the baking time will be about 50 minutes.
To serve, place a browned lemon slice and garlic clove on top of each portion of chicken.
