January 15, 2021
Chicken with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce
Chicken breast gets a light seasoning before a quick sear in the pan. Top with a creamy and light lemon and basil sauce before garnishing with lemon zest for a simple weeknight meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast pounded to 1/4-inch thick, see note
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- zest of 1 orange or a couple of drops of orange oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Lemon Basil Sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 ounces, or Kite Hill cream cheese for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock or water
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup basil fresh
- salt pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper then rub with the coconut aminos and orange zest/oil. Sprinkle with paprika and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and when hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Serve over chicken.
Notes
Pound the chicken to and even 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. I often use a rolling pin or large bottle in this task.
To make this for a protein sparing modified fast (PSMF), halve the amount of cream cheese.
Nutrition made for PSMF: Calories: 351 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 14g, Protein: 49g
Nutrition Facts
Chicken with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
400
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
176
mg
59
%
Sodium
579
mg
25
%
Potassium
901
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
1100
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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