Lemon and Basil Chicken
Brown four pieces of chicken leg (thighs or drumsticks - preferably with the skin) with a little olive oil in a small oven proof dish
Squeeze the juice from both halves of a lemon over the chicken, then add the lemon halves to the dish
Place in a 170degree oven for about 30 minutes, test the chicken legs with a skewer or knife to see if the juices run clear
Add a handful of fresh basil to the dish and return to the oven for 15 minutes
Put the chicken on your plate then add a glass of white wine to the dish
place the dish on the hob and reduce the wine down to make a sauce
pour the lemony basil sauce over the chicken pieces
Serve with steamed potatoes and a few salad leaves to mop up the sauce
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