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Fresh and Tangy Lemon and Basil Chicken

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Lemon and basil chicken is an original second course that will allow you to bring to the table an unusual baked chicken.

The chicken pieces are marinated in lemon juice and oil and scented with lemon peel and basil leaves, making the chicken fresh and soft, perfect for a late summer dinner.

The lemon gives acidity and freshness to the chicken enhanced by the basil, which you can chop to create a fresh and colorful sauce for garnish.

We strongly advise you to use good lemons, obviously organic, but the important thing is that they are very fragrant and juicy so get advice from your trusted greengrocer.

If you are you looking for fresh and juicy salads to pair with your lemon basil chicken, don't miss our recipes.

If you want to make tasty chicken without turning the oven on, take a look at our Pan-fried Chicken with Vinsanto, Pine nuts and raisins.

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Ingredients

for 4 servings

Lemon and Basil Chicken Ingredients

  • Chicken 1 kg
  • Lemon Juice 80 ml2
  • Lemon as needed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil 85 ml2
  • Garlic Cloves 3
  • Salt as needed
  • Basil (Leaves) 55 grams

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Preparation

for 4 servings

Step

1

Of 3

Marinate the chicken

You can marinate the chicken whole, but we recommend asking your butcher to divide the chicken into pieces.

Remove the skin from the chicken pieces and place them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle them with the lemon juice and 45 ml oil.

Remove the peel from the squeezed lemons and, if you like, put it in the marinade.

Take 5 or 6 basil leaves, break them up with your hands (do not use a knife as the blade will oxidize the basil) and place them in the marinade.

Let the chicken marinate for a few hours.

Step

2

Of 3

Make the basil sauce (optional)

After the marinating time has elapsed, boil a little water and immerse 20 g of basil leaves in it for a few seconds.

Drain the basil and immediately transfer it to a bowl with ice.

Now prepare the basil sauce by blending together the blanched basil leaves, the remaining fresh basil leaves, a few ice cubes used for the basil, the oil and a pinch of salt.

Blend everything until you have a smooth, light sauce.

Step

3

Of 3

Cook the chicken and serve

Take back the pan with the chicken, add 3 peeled garlic cloves salt and bake in preheated oven at 200°C for about 1 hour. 

Serve the chicken with some of its sauce and a few slices of lemon.

Serve lying on top of some basil cream or sprinkle some on top before serving.

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Lugana DOC Reserve Wine

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tagAlt.lugana riserva

Lugana DOC Reserve Wine

Sapid, persistent, and intriguing as well: the Lugana Riserva is a complex and superior wine.

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About Consortium of Lugana Wines
tagAlt.lugana riserva

Lugana DOC Reserve Wine

Sapid, persistent, and intriguing as well: the Lugana Riserva is a complex and superior wine.

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About Consortium of Lugana Wines

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