Basil and Lemon Chicken Thighs
This luscious chicken recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great meal!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (about 4 oz. each, raw wt.)
- 1 grated lemon rind from 1/2 of a lemon
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 Tbsp chopped basil
- 1 dash freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the mustard and yogurt. Place chicken thighs in a covered oven-proof dish (at least 1 1/2" deep). Pour yogurt mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with lemon rind, juice and chopped basil. Add black pepper to taste. Cover.
Bake in a moderately hot 375ºF oven for 25 minutes.
Variations:
Serve with a fresh green salad and baked or boiled baby red potatoes, if desired.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
If making this recipe for more than 4 servings, bake in 2"+ deep oven-proof dish, since there will be ample remaining liquid from the chicken and lemon juice.