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Fresh Basil & Lemon Chicken

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A light, baked chicken dish, perfect any time of the year!

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Chicken Breasts
  • 2 whole Lemons
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil

Preparation

* use a fork to pierce chicken all over, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

* place chicken in a baking dish, or gallon sized zip lock bag.

*add juice from the lemons, olive oil, and chopped basil. let marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour.

* Pour chicken and marinade into an oven-proof baking dish and bake at 400 for 45 min or until meat thermometer reads 160 when inserted into chicken.

* spoon juices over meat and serve.

-goes great with herb roasted potatoes and fresh veggies!

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lindasue on 11.5.2009

made this for supper tonight. HUGE hit with all of us, esp the hubby and 5 y.o. We’ll be making this alot!

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heatherhales on 8.24.2009

so glad you enjoyed it! it’s my easy go-to recipe, even my kids will eat it!

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elainamarie on 8.18.2009

This is delicious! I made it tonight. Not only were the flavors good but the chicken was very juicy and moist. I will definitely be making this often. It may also be a good marinade for salmon!

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brittty on 8.15.2009

Yum! This is going to be dinner tomorrow! I can’t wait!

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carriebakes on 8.31.2010

Simple and delicious. Will definitely make again!

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