Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
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Lemon Herb Chicken

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Our home economists created this mouth-watering main course. A flavorful sauce nicely glazes the tender moist chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides over medium heat. Add the broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon peel and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  2. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over chicken.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 179 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by DJ   view full review
awesome! i added whole peppercorns to the sauce as well. i would recommend adding the basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by robybird   view full review
A good start when I wanted some lemony chicken. I did have to change the ingredients slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by mary m   view full review
This is just ot die for. I made this for a dinner party of 16. Served it with linguine and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by Jen   view full review
In addition to my previous rating, I also added a bit of white wine to the sauce, which gave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by MUSICMUSE   view full review
Excellent! This recipe saved me tonight because I was exhausted. It's delicious and quick. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by SCARLETT74   view full review
Very simple, quick and tasty recipe. I made the recipe exactly as written and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by KiwiOz0708   view full review
I don't know why people aren't enjoying this recipe, i think its tastes great!! I was trying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Fossa   view full review
Great flavor, not enough sauce - next time I'll double it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by CariMel   view full review
The herbs and garlic were overpowering, and I even used less than called for. We took one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by flacaConfectionist   view full review
Delicious. Not the simplest meal to make, but worth the wait while the chicken cooks in the...

 

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