Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli

A side of egg noodles complement the fresh lemon and basil flavors of this guest-friendly entrée.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1 tablespoon aioli)

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1/3  cup  chopped green onions
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  white wine vinegar
• 1/2  teaspoon  lemon pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 4  (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• Cooking spray
• 
  Basil Aioli:
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  low-fat mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  Dijon mustard
• 3/4  teaspoon  bottled minced garlic
• 1/2  teaspoon  olive oil

Preparation

To prepare chicken, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken to basil mixture, turning to coat.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 8 minutes on each side or until done.

While chicken cooks, prepare aioli. Combine 1/4 cup basil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Serve with chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

284 (32% from fat)

Fat:

10.3g (sat 1.7g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.6g)

Protein:

40.1g

Carbohydrate:

6.1g

Fiber:

1g

Cholesterol:

106mg

Iron:

1.9mg

Sodium:

410mg

Calcium:

51mg