This is one of my all time favorites. I make it multiple times a week because it is so easy, healthy and delicious! Goes great with pasta, salad, and roasted broccoli.
Ingredients
1 Chicken breast
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp dried or fresh basil
salt and pepper
garlic salt
Directions
Tenderize chicken
Juice 1/2 of lemon in a bowl, remove seeds
add chicken, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a zip lock bag
add salt and pepper liberally
let sit in fridge for at least 1 hour
set outside of the fridge for 5-7 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature
heat olive oil on a small skillet until hot (on a little over medium heat)
add chicken to skillet once the oil is hot and cook for 4 minutes 30 seconds on each side
sprinkle garlic salt on each side that is not cooking
remove from heat and let rest for at least 5 minutes
enjoy
