Recipes Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil 4.3 (69) 55 Reviews 7 Photos Deep-frying fresh basil in olive oil really brings out its flavor! The chicken is simmered in white wine with thyme, bay leaves, and sweet grape tomatoes. Garnish with fried basil and serve over rice to sop up every last bit of the flavorful juices. Submitted by amanda1432 Published on April 3, 2019 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup olive oil ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 4 bone-in chicken breast halves salt freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 bay leaves ½ teaspoon ground dried thyme 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook basil in oil until it begins to get crispy and has a strong basil smell; this will take several minutes. Scoop basil out of oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Remove half of the remaining oil from the pan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and brown in oil; this should take about 4 minutes per side. Stir in chicken broth, wine, and balsamic vinegar. Season with bay leaves and thyme. Cover, and simmer over low heat until chicken is done and sauce is reduced; this should take about 25 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Place halved tomatoes in the pan with the chicken, cover, and simmer until the tomatoes are warm. Spoon chicken pieces, tomatoes, and sauce over rice, and garnish with fried basil. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 651 Calories 24g Fat 44g Carbs 51g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 651 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 128mg 43% Sodium 417mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 51g 102% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 676mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved