Lemon Basil Chicken
Serves 2
15 mins prep
15 mins cook
30 mins total
Don't know what to make for dinner? I got you! This is a delicious crispy chicken that has a lemon basil sauce that you are going to LOVE.
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, cover with plastic wrap and then pound until desired level of thickness.
Mix the flour with the parmesan on a plate, add salt and pepper.
Preheat a pan on high for 2 minutes. Add plenty of olive oil to the pan and lower to medium high.
Pat dry the chicken breasts very well. Coat them with the flour parmesan mixture on both sides, pressing very well. Let it sit for 15-25 minutes on a wire rack with a baking sheet underneath.
Fry the chicken breasts on medium high until golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
In another pan, preheat for 2 minutes as well. Add a bit of olive oil and the halved lemon wheels. Let them caramelize for about 2-3 minutes per side and then remove. Chop very small.
On medium heat, add in the shallots, Fresno and garlic. Then, deglaze with the wine and let it reduce by half. Add in chicken broth, lemon zest , honey and soy sauce. Let it simmer until reduced by half.
Squeeze in juice of ½ lemon, add the chopped lemons, basil and chives. Cook together for 2 more minutes. Turn heat off, add the butter and emulsify.
Serve the chicken with the sauce, more chives, basil, parmesan, black pepper and that is it!
