Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I’ve been trying to teach my older kids about the level of emergency they should have in their voice for things that are actual emergencies. They always get it backwards. Like, every time the baby does something like flood the bathroom (that happened last week, she had the faucet on full blast and flooded the floor with a half inch of water while she happily dumped Clorox wipes into the toilet), the older kids barely look up from reading their book to tell me about it. But when someone has not shared a toy or scraped their knee, it’s like a 3 alarm fire going off. Summer time around here means sleeping in and pool days and tons of basil in the garden. That’s what inspired this lemony basil pan seared chicken! I was not feeling like spending a ton of time on dinner (who is?) and pan seared chicken is always fast and easy. I wanted the sauce to be lemon-basil flavor, so I added some chopped basil to the sauce while it was still cooking, which I already knew was a bad idea. You’re only supposed to add fresh herbs AFTER you turn off the heat. But I was like, how bad could it be? Guys, don’t do it. The basil turns a nasty shade of brown. I don’t know why I always feel the need to try out this stuff that I’ve read in books 100 times. Like the one time I tested out whether or not you REALLY need to dissolve corn starch in cold water? Can’t you just do it in hot water? Everyone says you can’t but let’s just try it….NOPE lumpiest gravy ever. When will I learn?? So anyway, don’t be like me, add the basil after you take the pan off the stove. Even though you probably already knew that. Here are some more of my favorite sides to go with it! 10 Minute Sauteed Zucchini and Squash Side Dish « another great way to use garden veggies Roasted Red Potatoes in Oven « the crispiest reds you ever did see, perfect for dunking in the basil cream sauce! Oven Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter « totally addictive, thanks browned butter! Copycat Cafe Zupas Poppyseed Dressing and Spinach Bleu Cheese Salad « make it fancy and do this delicious salad (with homemade dressing). Soft and Fluffy Parker House Rolls « if you’re having company, these flaky, buttery rolls are sure to impress. When you’re ready to reheat it, you can warm individual servings it in the microwave (or on the stovetop if you prefer). Lemon Tarragon Grilled Chicken « have you ever used fresh tarragon? so good with the lemon. Pan-Seared Chicken and Broccolini in Creamy Mustard Sauce « this one is really popular! Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms from Nutmeg Nanny Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet from All Mindful Mom Skillet Lemon Chicken with White Wine from Cookie Rookie
