Savory Basil Chicken

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Pound the chicken to an even thickness on the cutting board. Pat it dry, then season both sides with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 680.0 gr Chicken Breast, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: cutting board, Meat mallet

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and the thickest part reaches 74°C; transfer it to a clean plate.

   Timer: 12 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, kitchen tongs, plate, skillet

3. Step 3

   Finely chop the onion. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the onion to the skillet, then cook over medium heat until softened.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: cutting board, kitchen knife, skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Mince the garlic, add it to the skillet, and stir over medium heat until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: cutting board, kitchen knife, skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Add the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 180.0 ml Chicken Stock, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Reduce to low heat and stir in the cold butter until the sauce is glossy. Tear and fold in the basil just until wilted.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Basil, 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: cutting board, kitchen knife, skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Turn the chicken in the sauce and warm through over low heat before serving.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: kitchen tongs, plate, skillet