CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Poultry     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Dinner     White Wine     Summer     Capers

Yield Yield: 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspon dried
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons drained capers
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the chickenbreasts and sauté over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Scatter the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine, and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Blend well. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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