Baked Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce

Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries and Blue Cheese
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp dry white wine
  • 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut chicken in half; place in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Pound to ¼-inch thickness using the heel of your hand or a small heavy skillet. Place in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish.
  3. Stir together garlic, wine, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over chicken.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ (10-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (toasted, if desired)
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, tossing gently to coat.

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