Lemon Basil Chicken

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 large yellow onion (finely chopped, about 1 cup); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 3/4-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 cups loosely packed baby spinach (about 5 ounces); 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; Kosher salt and pepper (to taste); Prepared brown rice (for serving)

Basil chicken with lemon is an easy one pan skillet meal packed with fresh flavors! This easy chicken recipe is fresh, healthy, cooks in a single skillet, and is ready to eat in 20 minutes! Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.7 (223) 👁️ 22 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion (finely chopped, about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups loosely packed baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
Prepared brown rice (for serving)

Steps

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 additional seconds.
Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium high, and let cook for 3 minutes, browning all sides. Stir in the soy sauce and black pepper. Let cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, letting the heat of the pan wilt it as you go. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Cook and stir just until the basil is wilted, about 1 additional minute. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper as desired. Serve warm with rice as desired.