PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO & OLIVE SAUCE

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A rustic, Italian-inspired chicken recipe that's perfect for using up a glut of tomatoes

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion , halved and very thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , shredded
400g ripe tomatoes , finely chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6 pimiento-stuffed green olives , thickly sliced
300ml chicken stock
generous handful basil leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then season the chicken and fry, flattest-side down, for 4-5 mins. Turn the chicken over, add the onion and cook 4-5 mins more. Lift the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the garlic to the pan, then continue cooking until the onions are soft.
Tip in the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, olives, stock, half the basil and seasoning, then simmer, stirring frequently, for 7-8 mins until pulpy. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and gently simmer, covered, for 5 mins more, to cook the chicken through. Serve scattered with the rest of the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.15 milligram of sodium