Herb and Ginger Chicken Breast

This recipe is quite simple and quick to prepare. It combines refreshing ingredients like mint leaves and ginger, the perfect dish for an outdoor lunch or hot days.

Approximate Nutritional Information: recipe yields 2 servings, nutrition per serving

• Calories: 316 kcal

• Fat grams: 16 gr. equivalent to 3 fat servings

• Carbohydrate grams: 2 gr.

• Protein grams: 40 gr. equivalent to 4 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (soy, canola, olive)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• salt and pepper to taste

• juice of half a lemon (approximately 1 tablespoon)

• 3 tablespoons homemade or commercial chicken broth (defatted)

• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Preparation:

• Place the oil in a skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

• Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place in the skillet and cook, turning once, approximately 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

• Add the lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up all the chicken juices. Add the ginger and chicken broth and bring to a boil.

• Remove the skillet from heat and add the basil and mint to the broth, combine.

• Place the chicken breasts on a serving plate and drizzle the sauce over them.

Enjoy!