Lemon Herb Chicken

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM
Total time: PTM
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoon dried basil; 4 garlic cloves minced; 2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; Dash pepper; 2 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons water

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoon dried basil4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peelDash pepper2 teaspoon cornstarch4 tablespoons water

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides over medium heat. Add the broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon peel and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over chicken

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KNOVICK421.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 194.6
Total Fat: 6.6 g
Cholesterol: 66.3 mg
Sodium: 467.3 mg
Total Carbs: 3.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 29.2 g

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Member Reviews

SPARKANGEL413
Very good! I used quarters instead of breasts though 'cause that's what we had available. - 6/11/10
PHATBOTTOMGAL
Delicious, I loved the lemon herb sauce! I didn't have basil so I used Italian seasoning and it turned out great. - 9/15/10
APILLOW11
very juicy and flavorful. i'll make this again! - 10/3/09