Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce Chicken.ca



Indulge in the flavors of summer with this grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken paired with a luscious Creamy Basil Sauce. The zesty marinade adds a burst of citrus, while the creamy sauce elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

Add minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl

This is how you make the marinade

Pour half of the marinade over the chicken breasts in a plastic bag that can be closed again

Place the bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes with the lid on

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

The chicken breasts should be grilled for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked

Over medium heat, stir the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and the rest of the marinade in a saucepan until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth

Add the fresh basil and stir it in

Cook for two more minutes

Serve the chicken on the grill with the basil sauce on top

If you want, you can add more basil and lemon slices as a garnish


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