Juicy Lemony Basil Chicken

A must-try chicken recipe featuring juicy tenderloins with a flavorful lemony basil sauce.

By @ruhamasfood

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 0 zest of 1 lemon
• 0 juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon flaky salt
• 0 lemony basil sauce
• 0 rice
• 0 roasted potatoes
• 0 salad

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 420°F / 215°C.
2. Place the chicken on a sheet pan. Add the salt, lemon pepper, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, coriander, and olive oil. Toss well until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Spread the chicken in a single layer and arrange the cherry tomatoes around it.
4. Bake on 420°F / 215°C for 20 minutes.
5. Switch the oven to convection broil at 450°F / 230°C. Broil for 5-7 minutes, checking frequently, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Place all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
7. Spoon the lemony basil sauce over the chicken.
8. Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or over a salad.