Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
3
tablespoons olive oil
4
skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4
garlic cloves, chopped
1
teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1
cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1
/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes Per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil.
Step 2
Add lemon juice, garlic and lemon peel to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.