Lemon Balm Recipes

Lemon Balm Sun Tea

• 1 heaping tablespoon of dried leaves or
  2 tablespoons of fresh leaves for each cup water
• Place lemon balm and cool water in covered jar in the sun for a few hours
• Strain, add honey and/or lemon
• Add mint for a refreshing lemony mint tea

Oven Roasted Chicken with Lemon Balm Herbal Butter

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves (use only 1/4 cup if using dried lemon balm)
• 2 Tbsp or so of lemon thyme
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter - or substitute your favorite low fat butter alternative
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4-6 chicken split chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400° F
• Trim herb leaves from stems; wash and pat dry. Set sprigs aside.
• Chop lemon balm, lemon thyme and combine with the butter, salt, and pepper garlic powder and onion powder.
• Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• Loosen the skin in several places and insert the lemon balm herbal butter underneath. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper onto chicken and rub it in.
• Place in a roasting pan. Bake approximately 15-20 minutes, then turn chicken over. Bake about 15-20 minutes longer. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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