Lemon Chicken With Basil (greece)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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