Best 8 Basil Chicken Over Greens Recipes

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Bursting with fresh flavors and aromas, our Basil Chicken over Greens is a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds. This healthy and vibrant dish features tender chicken breasts marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then seared to perfection and served atop a bed of crisp greens. The basil pesto adds a zesty and aromatic touch, while the balsamic vinegar drizzle provides a delightful tang. This recipe is accompanied by three variations: a refreshing Avocado Pesto Dressing, a zesty Lemon-Tahini Dressing, and a creamy Feta-Yogurt Dressing. Each dressing offers a unique flavor profile, allowing you to customize your dish to your liking.

_**Keywords:**_ Basil Chicken, Greens, Salad, Healthy, Vibrant, Tender Chicken, Herbs, Spices, Seared, Pesto, Balsamic Vinegar, Dressing, Avocado, Lemon, Tahini, Feta, Yogurt.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GREENS AND OLIVES



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In this quick and comforting one-pot, stove-top meal, chicken thighs are browned, then simmered with sturdy greens. When they're in season, pleasantly bitter dandelion greens are lovely here. But any structured greens with a tendency to wilt when cooked, like escarole, kale and even Swiss chard, will work here, so feel free to use whatever you have on hand. Olives and raisins, tossed in at the very end, add some salty and sweet notes. Round out the meal with a loaf of crusty bread - it's perfect to sop up this brothy braise.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1/2 red onion or 2 to 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 to 2 bunches sturdy greens, such as dandelion, escarole, Swiss chard or kale, roughly chopped (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
1/3 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley (optional)
Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs well with salt and pepper. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook undisturbed until nicely browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, about 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan and return to medium-low heat. Add red onion, and cook until it begins to soften, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Add chopped greens to the pan and stir, tossing to coat in the residual chicken fat. It may seem like a lot of greens, but they will cook down. Add the chicken thighs and any juices that have accumulated back to the pan and lay them on top of the greens. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to come up to the chicken about halfway. Bring the chicken to a gentle simmer. Partly cover and allow the chicken to finish cooking through, about 20 minutes more.
  • Stir in olives and raisins and cook uncovered until they are warmed through, and the raisins are nicely plumped, about 1 minute more. Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAD KRAPOW GAI (THAI BASIL CHICKEN)



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As dynamic as it is speedy, this ground chicken and green bean recipe from "Night + Market" (Clarkson Potter, 2017) by Kris Yenbamroong and Garrett Snyder, delivers a wallop of flavor with punchy ingredients that stir-fry in just 15 minutes. While this popular Thai street food can be whipped up using a range of proteins, Mr. Yenbamroong refers to his riff as "low-rent" because it's prepared with ground chicken rather than pricier slices of meat. It's piled with basil; Thai basil or holy basil provide more assertive licorice notes, but sweet basil adds herbal bursts of brightness. Spiked with Thai seasoning (see Tip), the chicken mixture is salty on its own, but it's inextricably linked with rice, and imparts the right amount of salinity when dispersed.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, for two, quick, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh bird's-eye chile or other fresh chile (from 1 chile)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon Thai seasoning sauce (such as Golden Mountain; see Tip)
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves (preferably Thai basil or holy basil)
Ground white pepper, to taste
Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
4 crispy fried eggs (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high, then swirl in the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground chicken and cook, actively breaking the chicken up into small pieces, until it is mostly cooked, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, sugar and chile until evenly distributed and fragrant, about 2 minutes, then add the green beans, oyster sauce, fish sauce and Thai seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is fully cooked, the green beans are crisp-tender and the krapow is glossy, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add the basil and a dash of white pepper and toss to combine. If the sauce seems to cling too tightly to the mixture, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to make it loose and glossy.
  • Serve over rice, and top with a crispy fried egg, if desired. Serve with additional Thai seasoning to sprinkle on top, according to taste.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

Provided by Lillian's Kitchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BASIL CHICKEN HASH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 whole (4 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
16 basil leaves
Olive Oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and large diced
2 red onions, chopped
2 red bell peppers, large diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 minced scallions, white and green parts
1/4 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
Sour cream, Cheddar and sliced lemons, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Loosen the skin from the meat with your fingers, leaving one side attached. Place 4 basil leaves under the skin of each chicken breast. Pull the skin over as much of the meat as possible so the chicken won't dry out. With your hands, rub each piece with olive oil and sprinkle very generously with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is lightly browned and the chicken is just cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove the meat from the bones. Cut the chicken in large dice pieces and set aside.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan. Add the potatoes and onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and saute over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until evenly browned and cooked through.
  • In a separate saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the red peppers, garlic, thyme, paprika, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the edges of the peppers are seared.
  • Add the chicken and the pepper mixture to the potatoes and heat through. Add the scallions and parsley, toss together and place on a serving platter.
  • Serve with sour cream, Cheddar and sliced lemons.

GRILLED BASIL-MARINATED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h31m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, onion, salt, peppercorns, and garlic in a bowl. Transfer the marinade to a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag with the chicken and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • When ready to cook, build a charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 0.5 grams

GRILLED BASIL LEMON CHICKEN



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A simple dish that I use for basil lemon chicken panini the day after. You can use tenders or chicken scaloppine as well. Thanks for catching my omission of the basil in the directions, I have fixed it.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless chicken breasts
2 large lemons
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Steps:

  • Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice, combine zest and juice with oil, basil and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Put chicken breasts between wax paper and pound to an even thickness.
  • Place in glad bag or bowl with marinade and leave for 30 minutes to 20 hours.
  • Grill chicken on bbq, broil it, or even cook it in a hot skillet, 6-8 minutes approximately.

BASIL ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Another delectable roast chicken entree. The meat is herb infused with basil, and a garlic sauce is made from the pan juices and 30 cloves of roasted, sweet garlic! Make sure you clear your social calender for the next three days after eating this one!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken (about 2 1/2 to 3 lb.)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaf (or other fresh herbs)
30 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the fat, neck, liver and gizzards from the body cavity, then rinse and pat the chicken dry.
  • Gently separate the skin from the flesh, running your fingers from the front to the back of the chicken and along the leg and thigh, being careful not to rip the skin or detach it from the bird.
  • Mix the butter, chopped basil, parsley, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub half of the butter mixture under the loosened skin and then tuck 1/2 of the whole basil leaves under the skin; be sure to get it under the skin around the leg and thigh.
  • Put 4 of the garlic cloves into the body cavity of the chicken and scatter the rest in the roasting pan.
  • Add the lemon juice and stock.
  • Place the chicken, breast-side up, on top of the garlic and stock.
  • Roast in the oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices for 1 hour, or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced.
  • Transfer the chicken to a heated platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour the juices with the garlic cloves into a blender and puree the mixture.
  • (The garlic skins will remain whole.) Strain the puree through a sieve into a medium-sized saucepan, pressing on the garlic skins with the back of a spoon.
  • Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Carve the chicken and serve drizzled with the sauce and garnished with fresh basil leaves.

SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN (PAD KRAPOW GAI)



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My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
¼ cup sliced shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper
1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1181.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or chicken breasts. For a healthier option, use grilled or baked chicken.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the dish.
  • If you don't have basil on hand, you can substitute another herb such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a crispy coating on the chicken, fry it in a pan over medium heat until golden brown.

Conclusion:

Basil chicken over greens is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of flavorful chicken, fresh basil, and crisp greens makes this dish a winner. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give basil chicken over greens a try!

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