Lemon-Basil Chicken Sauté

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A lively chicken sauté infused with fresh lemon and basil, inspired by playful creativity and bold flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh basil leaves, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch strips. Pat dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken strips and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is aromatic and coats the chicken evenly.

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