Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken
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Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken
Description
Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful main dish. The chicken breasts are gently pounded to even thickness and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for a basic but effective flavor base. They are pan-fried in butter and olive oil until deeply browned and cooked through. The accompanying sauce features fresh grape tomatoes cooked briefly in garlic and butter, then mixed with fresh basil. This mixture retains a fresh tomato sweetness and a mild garlic aroma, complementing the chicken nicely.
The resulting dish has a balance of textures with tender chicken and slightly softened, juicy tomatoes. It's recommended to spoon the flavorful pan juices over the chicken before serving to keep the meat moist and enhance flavor. Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken can be served alongside rice, pasta, salads, or garlic bread to make a complete meal.
A useful tip is to adjust the number of chicken breasts based on their size; larger breasts may only require halving to yield four fillets. The recipe suggests optional finishing touches like balsamic glaze to add a mild acidity and sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless, fillets
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch black pepper to season
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup basil shredded, fresh
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic minced, or 6 large cloves of garlic
Instructions
- Lightly pound chicken breasts between 2 sheets of parchment paper until they are all the same thickness. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil and 2 teaspoons of butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Fry breasts on both sides until golden browned and completely cooked through (about 5-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your fillets). Once cooked, transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Heat remaining butter and oil in the pan. Fry garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Add the tomatoes and cook for two minutes, or until they just begin to soften. Turn off the heat and stir through basil.
- Season with any extra salt and pepper, if needed. Add the chicken back into the pan, and spoon the pan juices and tomato/garlic mixture all over the chicken!
- Perfect to serve with a salad, garlic bread, rice or pasta! Serve with balsamic glaze for extra flavour! (Use store bought, or bring ½ cup balsamic vinegar to a simmer over low heat until thickened.)
Notes
- If chicken breasts weigh more than 200 grams each, halve them horizontally to create four fillets for even cooking and portion control.
- For additional flavor, consider serving with balsamic glaze either store-bought or simmered from ½ cup balsamic vinegar.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread, rice, pasta, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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