Most non-vegetarians prefer chicken to red meat, as it has low amounts of saturated fatty acids. A number of delicious dishes can be prepared with chicken using different combinations. Lemon can be a great partner to chicken. It offers a pinch of flavor and fragrance to any chicken recipe. The tart flavor of lemon gives a better taste to chicken dishes. You can use lemon juice or lemon marinade to improve the flavor of chicken grills or roasts. Another option is to use a tangy lemon sauce. Try some of the following lemon chicken recipes for this weekend.
Recipe #1: Basil Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp spicy mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash salt
Preparation
Wash chicken and pat dry. Keep it between the sheets of plastic wrap. Pound it to achieve an even thickness. Combine together chicken, lemon, mustard, olive oil, basil, pepper and salt in a plastic food storage bag. Seal it and refrigerate for about 2-4 hours. Broil or grill it on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until it is cooked well.
