Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli

By charlotteh371

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

Step 1

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.