Lemon Basil Chicken
This lemon basil chicken recipe is balance perfectly with the tangy mayonnaise in the marinade on these super succulent chicken breasts. They're super easy and quick to throw together, but the flavors are so unique you'd never guess.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
- Mix the mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice and zest, and basil together in a bowl.
- Put the chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased casserole dish, generously salt and pepper both sides, then spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over them.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 - 20 minutes.