Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 651

% Daily Value *

Protein: 51g 102%

Carbohydrates: 43.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 128.1mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 785.3IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 33.1mg 254%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 68%

Vitamin C: 15.4mg 26%

Folate: 128.9mcg 32%

Calcium: 62mg 6%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 74.1mg 27%

Potassium: 675.8mg 19%

Sodium: 417.1mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 216.1

*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.