Lemon Chicken With Basil (Greece) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, small, cut in thin strips
2 celery ribs, shredded
2 carrots , cut in julienne strips
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 lemons , juice and zest of
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 pinch sugar

Directions:

Heat oil in large saute pan, then add butter.
When shortening begins to foam, add chicken in one layer.
Brown, then turn over to brown on other side, cooking chicken in 2 batches, if necessary.
Remove chicken to a plate & set aside.
Add vegetables to saute pan & cook 2-3 minutes over moderate heat.
Add basil, bay leaf, lemon juice & zest, water, salt & pepper, then put chicken back into saute pan, bringing mixture to a boil.
Cover pan, reduce heat, & allow to simmer about 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is tender & juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
Remove chicken & vegetables to serving dish & discard bay leaf.
Since the sauce should be thick when serving, boil to reduce, if necessary ~ If sauce is too tart, add a pinch of sugar.
Spoon sauce over chicken to serve & garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	335.74 Kcal (1406 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.59g	24%
Cholesterol	149.42mg	50%
Sodium	879.65mg	37%
Potassium	775.42mg	16%
Total Carbs	3.77g	1%
Sugars	1.63g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	5%
Protein	47.81g	96%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	30.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.71 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.86g	24%
Cholesterol	46.6mg	50%
Sodium	274.36mg	37%
Potassium	241.85mg	16%
Total Carbs	1.18g	1%
Sugars	0.51g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	5%
Protein	14.91g	96%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	20%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	9.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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