Braised Chicken in Lemon-Basil Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 chicken, about 3 1/2 lb., cut into parts and skin removed
• Salt, to taste
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. minced shallots
• 1/3 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 paper-thin lemon slices, seeds removed
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil