Chicken, Turkey, Fowl and Egg: Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Dishes: Basil and Lemon Chicken Thighs

This luscious chicken recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great meal!

Author: Fresh Finesse
Date: November 14, 2007

Suggestions: 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.

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x thighs

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins

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.