CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND BASIL (KOTOPOULO LEMONATO)

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One summer on a trip to visit our friends on Vancouver Island, they made this dish for us that they found in a Greek cookbook. It was so incredibly tasty that I had to bring it home with me. My family loves the carrots so much that I always put a few extra in the pan.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken quarters
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 sprig fresh basil, chopped (8+ leaves)
6 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)
1 package egg noodles, cooked following directions

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in large deep frying pan.
  • Add chicken and fry until lightly golden on all sides.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add the onion,carrots and celery to the pan and fry gently for 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan with the basil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook steadily until all juices have evaporated.
  • Add the chicken stock and simmer gently, covered, 45 min to 1 hour until tender.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.8

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