POULTRY ESSENTIALS: TOMATO-BRAISED CHICKEN BREASTS

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This recipe came from a few bits-and-bobs around the test kitchen. I wanted something with good taste, and kick, and I wanted it to be simple. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 18

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SAUCE
14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can, with juice
1/3 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
2 tablespoon(s) white rice vinegar, plain variety
1 tablespoon(s) italian spice mix
1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE CHICKEN
1 large chicken breast
2 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
2 ounce(s) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 ounce(s) sliced black olives
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- long-grained white rice, for serving
1 medium lime, sliced, for drizzling

Steps:

  • PREP/PREPARE
  • If you are looking for a good Italian dry spice mix, here is the one I use: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/italian-essentials-aunt-josephine-s-seasoning-mix.html?r=5
  • Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • THE SAUCE
  • Add all the sauce ingredients together.
  • Add to a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Bring the mixture up to a simmer.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer until it reduces and begins to thicken, about 15 - 20 minutes
  • Chef's Tip: The sauce will be ready, when a wooden spoon dragged through the sauce leave a trail.
  • THE CHICKEN
  • While the sauce is simmering, cut the chicken in half, lengthwise.
  • Add some salt and pepper to both sides.
  • Lay the chicken into the reduced sauce, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover, and allow to lightly simmer, for 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add the cheeses and olives, then cover for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and melty.
  • PLATE/PRESENT
  • Place the chicken on a bed of rice, and serve. Enjoy.
  • Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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