The chicken is tasty, soft and juicy, and the sauce makes believe in magic. It is also suitable for grilled vegetables, salad or, for example, fish. In addition, the sauce looks bright, decorating the dish. Lemon breaks through the general gamut of flavors, while not standing out, but blending in harmoniously. The highlight is also made by fennel seeds, making the dish special. Such a chicken goes well with многими видами гарнира. 
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easy Servings: 6 The recipes use volumetric containers with a volume of: 1 glass (st.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cup (Art.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (st.) – 60 ml 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 3 chicken breasts with bones and skin
- 3 chicken thighs with bones and skin
- 2/3 Art. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. l lemon juice, an additional 1/4 tbsp.
- 1.5 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. basil leaves
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
Recipes with similar ingredients: chicken breasts, chicken thighs, fennel seeds, lemon zest, basil
Recipe preparation:
- In a sealed bag, mix 1/3 tbsp. olive oil, 3 tbsp. l lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add chicken and seal. Rewind giving marinade soak the meat. Leave in the refrigerator at least for 30 minutes (up to 1 day), periodically turning the chicken over.
- Meanwhile, whisk the basil in a blender until smooth, garlic, lemon zest, 1/4 tbsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Gradually add, whisking, 1/3 tbsp. the remaining olive oil. Season basil sauce with the desired amount salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare a barbecue for moderate heat or Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat. Get out marinade chicken and pour it. Roast meat only as long as until it is no longer wet inside, for about 8 minutes each side.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates, pour the sauce from basil and serve. This dish is in harmony with wine. Sauvignon Blanc.
