Tomato, Chilli and Basil Marinated Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Tomato, Chilli and Basil Marinated Chicken
Description
Tomato, Chilli and Basil Marinated Chicken uses a marinade combining olive oil, minced chili, tomato puree, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, and crushed garlic. This mixture is brushed over chicken breasts and allowed to rest for 30 minutes, ensuring the flavors penetrate the meat.
The chicken is cooked at a high oven temperature or on a grill, which helps keep the inside juicy while developing a slight char or baked finish. The tomato puree adds richness, while the fresh chili and basil provide a bright and spicy herbal profile.
This chicken dish can be served alongside salads or vegetables, or sliced for inclusion in wraps or sandwiches. Adjustments to the marinade, such as adding smoky chipotle or chopped olives, can provide variation in flavor. Additionally, cutting the chicken into chunks to skewer with vegetables and halloumi offers a versatile grilling option.
The marinade can be prepared in advance and refrigerated to deepen flavor. Cooking times should be monitored to ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked but remains tender.
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon chilli minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
Instructions
- Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and set aside.
- Put the chicken breasts in a pan and pour over the marinade and leave for 30 minutes for the flavours to infuse.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put in the oven for 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. To cook on the BBQ, cook for 10 minutes, flipping half way.
Notes
- Cutting chicken into chunks and threading onto skewers with vegetables and halloumi creates a flavorful BBQ option.
- Prepare the marinade in advance and refrigerate the chicken until ready to cook for better flavor infusion.
- For a smoky twist, substitute fresh chili with chipotle in adobo or add paprika.
- Chopped olives or capers can be mixed into the marinade to add briny notes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Chicken breast | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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