Chicken Thighs with Lemon Basil Sauce

INGREDIENTS

strips of bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)

1/2 tsp

cornstarch

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup

chicken broth

zest from 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon minced)

juice from 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)

1 tbsp

butter

large basil leaves (about 2 tablespoons finely sliced)

1 cup

grape tomatoes (halved)

For serving (choose one:)

raw medium-size Italian zucchini ( spiralized or julienned)

8 oz

angel hair pasta (cooked)

2 cups

Jasmine rice (cooked)