Best Chicken Sandwiches With Lemon And Basil Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE



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An easy Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce recipe

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Basil

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes Per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic and lemon peel to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN



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Even though I'm not known for my green thumb, I've somehow managed to keep a kitchen herb garden going. I chose this skillet lemon basil chicken to debut my first batch of fresh herbs. -Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

BASIL CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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"I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new home," shares Kerry Durgin Krebs of New Market, Maryland. "My mother-in-law has food allergies, my father-in-law has some very specific food preferences and my parents appreciate light meals. I created this chicken sandwich with fresh basil for our lunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons prepared olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing, divided
6 ciabatta rolls, split
18 basil leaves
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pepper, salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. , Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Place basil leaves on rolls; top with chicken and red peppers. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

Provided by Lillian's Kitchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BASIL DRESSING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h6m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon peel, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the basil sauce and serve.

LEMON BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN



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Tart, fresh marinade livens up simple grilled chicken.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Lightly pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until well blended.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat or about 400 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plate and garnish with additional basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 153.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH LEMON AND BASIL SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Sandwiches With Lemon and Basil Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nabiha

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 roasted chicken legs, shredded finely
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chopped basil
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice and chopped basil.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top 2 slices of bread with the shredded lettuce and chicken.
  • Spread the lemon-mayonnaise mixture on the other 2 slices of bread.
  • Place them on the slices with the chicken.
  • Remove crusts and cut into triangles before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 73.1, Sodium 324.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.6

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