Lemon-Basil Chicken
Steamed Rice and Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup white wine
- 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; season lightly with salt and pepper. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- Add garlic, wine, remaining butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted. Stir in basil. Serve sauce over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen green beans
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Cook green beans according to package directions; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Budget Friendly Meal Plan
This recipe selected from the eMeals Budget Friendly Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:
- Seven Dinner Menus
- Matching Grocery List
- Access via App or Online
