Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken

Author: Olivelle

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this Lemon Basil Chicken! Zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a creamy herb sauce made with Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil and Dark Barrel Aged Balsamic will make your taste buds dance. Quick to make and packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for any occasion when you want to impress without the fuss!

Ingredients:

• 1 large chicken breast
• 2 tsp Black Garlic Infused Sea Salt
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp Wild Garlic Dried Herb Blend
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 Tbsp Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic
• 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Butterfly chicken breast and season chicken generously with 2 tsp Black Garlic Infused Sea Salt. Let sit 15-30 minutes before cooking.

2. Prepare lemon by zesting the lemon and setting the zest aside for garnish. Then, slice the lemon into thin rounds and set aside.

3. Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil to the pan and once simmering, add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.

4. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Wipe out the oil in the pan.

5. Heat remaining 1 tsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil over medium heat in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6. Add chicken broth, Wild Garlic Dried Herb Blend, half and half, Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic, and 4 lemon rounds and stir to combine. 

7. Return the chicken to the pan and let simmer, until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is done cooking, about 4-5 minutes.

8. Remove lemon rounds and plate chicken with sauce. Top with lemon zest and parsley. Enjoy!