Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil

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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.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

  4. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

651 Calories
24g Fat
44g Carbs
51g Protein
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.

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