Chicken with basil in the oven
4 servings
40 minutes
Baked chicken with basil is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken meat with the aromatic spice of dried basil. This recipe has roots in traditional Tuscan cooking, where the simplicity of ingredients reveals the true flavor of food. Cream adds softness, while baking in the oven makes the chicken juicy and rich in taste. Italians love to serve this dish with light vegetable sides and crusty bread. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, creating a warm Mediterranean atmosphere. Each serving fills the home with enchanting aromas of basil and roasted meat, awakening appetite and providing pleasure with every bite.
1
Cut the chicken into small pieces, mix with cream, basil, and salt. Let it sit for half an hour.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Cream: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Dried basil: 2 tablespoons
2
Grease the baking tray with oil, place the chicken, and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Sprinkle with greens before serving.
