CAPRESE CHICKEN
I love caprese salad and I'm always trying to find new ways to make chicken dishes and eat a bit healthier. Plus the basil in my garden is growing out of control! Everyone who's made it raves about it and makes it again and again!
Provided by Dana Andreucci Johnson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning into a resealable plastic bag, knead bag several times to coat chicken with marinade, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Pour canola oil into a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the oil until a small droplet of water pops in the oil. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard used marinade. Place chicken breasts into hot oil, fry for 2 minutes, and flip chicken.
- Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice.
- Return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a serving platter and top each with a basil leaf and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1278.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CAPRESE CHICKEN SKILLET
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup of the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the honey. Gently simmer over medium- low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by a little more than half, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- While the balsamic reduces, arrange the chicken on a cutting board and stretch a large sheet of plastic wrap over the top. Lightly pound the chicken breasts into an even ½- inch thickness. Discard the plastic, then sprinkle the chicken with ¾ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper, seasoning both sides.
- In a large, heavy- bottomed skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium- high heat. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add the chicken breasts top- sides down, being careful of oil that may splatter. Let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes. Check for doneness. The chicken should reach 165 degrees F at the thickest part when tested with an instant- read thermometer, and when sliced, the juices should run clear.
- If it needs additional time, flip again and continue cooking for a few minutes on each side, until done. The total cooking time will vary depending upon the size of your chicken. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Without wiping out the pan, reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, swirl to coat the pan, then add the red onion and let cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan as it cooks.
- Add the garlic and let cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, thyme, and remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat back to medium high and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the tomatoes, and scatter the mozzarella throughout.
- Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the mozzarella to become soft and melty.
- Uncover, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top, and sprinkle with the fresh basil. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece chicken, 1/4 veggies and cheese, Calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 47.5 g, Fat 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g
CAPRESE CHICKEN SKILLET
This came from Womans Day magazine (Mar '05). Appears to be an easy weeknight meal, or you could even fancy it up for guests.
Provided by knitaholic
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix salt, pepper, and flour in a ziptop plastic bag. Add chicken pieces; toss to dredge evenly.
- Brown chicken pieces in 1 Tbsp oil for 10 minutes or until golden.
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- In same skillet, saute onion 3 minutes or until golden. Add 1 Tbsp garlic; saute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes to pan; bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken pieces back to pan; bring back to a simmer, cover, and turning chicken occasionally, cook 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with basil and mozzarella.
- Serve with hot cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.8, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 144.9, Sodium 822.9, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 38.8
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