Amazing Basil Chicken Low Fat
This is for all the basil lovers - serve this at a dinner party and wow the guests! Serve with jasmine rice and slices of mango.
Steps
Lightly oil a large frying pan and set over medium heat.
When hot , add chicken and cook until light golden , 3-4 min per side.
Meanwhile , thinly slice red onion.
When chicken is golden , scatter onion around chicken.
Pour in orange juice.
Sprinkle with dried basil , cumin and salt.
Using a wooden spoon , scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom.
Bring to a boil , then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer , turning chicken halfway through , until chicken is springy when pressed , 6-8 minute squeeze juice from lime overtop.
Remove chicken and place on dinner plates.
Increase heat to high.
Boil pan juice , stirring often , until slightly thickened , about 2 minute stir in fresh basil.
Drizzle over chicken.
Serve with jasmine rice and slices of mango.
Ingredients
vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, red onion, orange juice, dried basil, cumin, salt, lime, fresh basil