Basil Chicken

Name: Basil Chicken
Ingredients: 3/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 1/2 c. basil leaves, cut into strips; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 roasting chicken, cut into pieces (about 5 lb.); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. sugar; basil leaves (for garnish)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. basil leaves, cut into strips
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 roasting chicken, cut into pieces (about 5 lb.)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
basil leaves (for garnish)

Directions

1

In a large plastic food bag, combine first 7 ingredients; add chicken.
2

Close.
3

Chill 2 to 3 hours.
4

Preheat oven to 325°. Place chicken in single layer with marinade in roasting pan. Cover with foil.
5

Bake 45 minutes.
6

Remove foil.
7

Bake 30 minutes or until juice runs clear when pierced.
8

Skim fat from drippings.