Sunday, April 13, 2008

Lemon Basil Chicken

Lemon Basil Chicken

Recipe for 4
Preparation time 15 minutes

  • 4 chicken cutlets ( thin sliced preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 leaves of basil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper

Heat up 3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet, meanwhile flour the chicken , season with salt and pepper. Once skillet is hot place chicken in the skillet. Let chicken cook for 4 minutes. Afterwards turn chicken on the other side to finish cooking for an additional 4 minutes.

While the chicken is finishing to cook you, perpare the lemon basil sauce.

In small food processor add 5 leaves of basil, 1 clove of garlic, salt, juice of one squeezed lemon. Cover and pulse , slowly add 3 tablespoons of oil. When all is finely chopped , the sauce is ready.

Place sauce over the the chicken, let it cook for an additonal minute. Remove from stove top.

Place on a serving platter, add the sauce then garnish with slices of lemon and basil leaves.

Tip: While cooking if you see that the chicken is sticking to the skillet and liquid has been reduced , you can add a 1/2 cup of warm water into the skillet.

Recommended side dish: Lemon Asparagus and Potatoes

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