Lemon Chicken with Basil Greece
Brighten up your dinner table with this Mediterranean-inspired Lemon Chicken with Basil Greece—a dish that strikes the perfect balance between zesty, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious sauce made with fresh lemon juice, fragrant garlic, Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Infused with the bold aroma of fresh basil and thickened to silky smoothness, this sauce transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. Garnished with vibrant lemon slices and basil leaves, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, serve it alongside fluffy rice, crispy roasted potatoes, or a refreshing side salad for a complete meal that transports your taste buds straight to sunny Greece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 whole lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 20 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Zest and juice one lemon, and thinly slice the second lemon for garnish. Set aside both the juice, zest, and slices.
Finely mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil leaves. Reserve a few whole basil leaves for garnish.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir to combine evenly and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce in the skillet to thicken it.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let the chicken simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Stir the chopped basil into the sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking for maximum flavor and freshness.
Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with the reserved lemon slices and basil leaves. Serve immediately with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 3231 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 233.9 g | 468% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
