Best Basil And Lemon Pepper Rub Recipes

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LEMON PEPPER BASIL CHICKEN AND PASTA



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This lemon pepper chicken pasta is EASY and ready in 15 minutes with comforting pasta, juicy chicken, plus there is so much ZESTY flavor!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     30-Minute Meals

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound rotini, cooked according to package directions (small shells, wheels, bowtie, penne, or small-shaped pasta may be substituted)
1.25 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 ounces fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil, minced, or to taste

Steps:

  • To a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions; drain and return to the large pot.
  • While pasta cooks, to a separate large skillet, add the chicken, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, evenly season with lemon pepper, salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant. Stir nearly constantly.
  • Add the lemon juice, half the spinach, stir to combine, and cover skillet with a lid for about 2 minutes to encourage spinach to wilt.
  • Add the remaining half of the spinach, and stir to combine until wilted.
  • Add the chicken, spinach, and all cooking juices to the pot with the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
  • Add the basil, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and stir to combine. Serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 80 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 748 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

THYME & BASIL ROAST PORK



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Dad's favorite roast pork was rubbed with cinnamon, thyme, basil and lemon. He loved thick slices and wanted only a salad to finish off the meal. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour, basil, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over pork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Arrange apple and onion around roast. Squeeze lemon juice from 1 wedge over pork; add lemon wedges to pan. Place rosemary over pork., Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove roast, onion and apple to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PLATO'S DRY RUB



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This is a great dry rub for seasoning pork and chicken for the barbeque.

Provided by Eric

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments

Time 10m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white sugar
½ cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon ground basil
3 tablespoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
5 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 ½ teaspoons white pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, oregano, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Store in an airtight container.
  • To use, apply generously (about 1 tablespoon per serving), and rub into chicken or pork. Allow to stand for 30 minutes prior to cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL-GARLIC RUB



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Get ready to serve up fantastic flavor! These savory Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub are so tender, juicy and deliciously different. They'll get you grilling with pork all year long.

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops, ¾-inch thick
Basil-Garlic Rub:
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup fresh basil, packed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

LEMON-HERB RUB



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A light and flavorful rub for seafood, chicken, or pork prepared on the grill. Adapted from Weber Grill's website. Cooking time is resting/marinating time.

Provided by Cookin Mommy

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Immediately rub on fish, seafood, chicken or pork and let rest 15 minutes before cooking on the grill.

HERBED LEMON PEPPER RUB



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I used to be La Madeleine's DFW catering chef, and the production kitchen cooked all the rotisserie chicken, and I did really like the rub they used. This is an approximation of their rub, with a few ingredients of my own thrown in. This is enough rub for one roasting chicken.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mixed Italian herbs, including basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Mix the rub ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Massage the rub into the chicken and cook until done.

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