Chicken Roasted With Basil And Lemon

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
• 4 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne strips
• 2 whole boneless and skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lb.)
• 4 thin slices fresh lemon

1. Heat oven to 400u0b0.
2. In a heavy baking dish combine the olive oil, garlic, salt and a grinding of pepper.
3. Rinse off the chicken breasts and pat dry; trim any fat.
4. Roll the chicken in the oil mixture to coat; arrange in the pan.
5. Sprinkle with the pieces of fresh basil.
6. Arrange the lemon slices around the edges of the chicken.
7. Bake 8 minutes.
8. Using tongs turn the chicken over. Place a lemon slice on each of the pieces of chicken.
9. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until cooked through.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature with the pan juices spooned on top.

olive oil, clove garlic, salt, ground pepper, fresh basil, chicken breasts, thin slices fresh lemon

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=312350 (may not work)