GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH TOMATO-TARRAGON SAUCE

Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato-Tarragon Sauce image

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
1 3/4 cups chopped tomato with seeds (about 1 large tomato)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh tarragon sprigs (optional)

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons tarragon, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon garlic in shallow dish to blend. Using rolling pin, lightly pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to tarragon mixture and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend tomato and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic and just mix in, using on/off turns. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce around chicken. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired, and serve.