Basil Lime Chicken Recipes

BASIL LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 onions, 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper and mix well.
• Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a gallon sized baggie.
• Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill.
• Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.
• Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170.
• Remove from grill and let meat rest.
• Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, basil.
• Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over top.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME

Steps:

• Stir together 1 tablespoon lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat broiler. Arrange chicken on top of shallot in dish. Broil 8 inches from heat source until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken, arranging shallots around sides. Broil until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken crosswise. Reserve pan juices.
• Transfer chicken and reserved pan juices to a bowl. Toss with basil and remaining tablespoon lime juice.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Mix the spices and salt in a large bowl, add the chicken and rub the spice mix into the chicken strips. Drizzle them with the olive oil, then turn the strips over and spread them out on a baking tray. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned and cooked through. While the chicken is in the oven, make the sauce. Put the garlic, lime zest and cider vinegar in a small saucepan with a splash of water. Bring the mixture to the boil, then let it simmer for a minute. Remove the pan from the heat and leave it to stand for a couple of minutes. Strain the contents of the saucepan into a bowl and discard the solids. Tip the liquid back into the saucepan, stir in the crème fraiche, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the sauce through until it is fairly liquid. Finely chop the basil and add this along with the lime juice, then whisk the sauce until frothy. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and serve with some green vegetables or a salad.

EASY LIME BASIL ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Squeeze juice of halved lime(s) all over chicken.
• Sprinkle liberally inside and out with basil.
• Put 1 or 2 lime halves into cavity.
• Cook approximately 30 minutes per pound, or until done.
• Spoon juice over.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• in large frying pan heat oil over medium high heat. brown chicken all over.
• remove chicken and set aside.
• add onion to the pan and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
• add basil wine, lime juice, salt and pepper. bring to a boil then reduce heat. return chicken bone up to the pan coat with sauce and simmer covered for 20 minutes. remove chicken to platter.
• in small bowl whisk cream and flour until smooth. add to the pan drippings and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• once thick and smooth whisk in the egg yolks. reduce the heat and let simmer 2 minutes.
• spoon sauce over chicken on the platter and garinsh with lime slices and basil leaves.

BASIL LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 onions, 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper and mix well. Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a gallon sized baggie. Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 2+ hours (I marinate overnight) Preheat grill or grill pan Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes. Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170. Remove from grill and let meat rest. Meanwhile combine juice and zest of 2 lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, jalepeno, basil. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over top.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.