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Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe
ContinentalMain CourseHigh Protein

Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

A high protein Continental recipe with chicken breasts, teaspoons mixed herbs (dried), tablespoons lemon juice. Ready in 45 min, serves 4.

Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷

Calories
725kcal
Estimated Cost
375-525
Carbs94g
Protein44g
Fats19g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe, wash and thoroughly clean the chicken breasts

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  2. 2

    Into the bowl add the chicken, add mixed herbs, lemon juice, olive oil and salt

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  3. 3

    Mix well

  4. 4

    Heat a skillet on medium-high heat to pan sear the chicken pieces

    chicken breasts(2)
  5. 5

    Place the chicken pieces and cook only for a minute on both sides till it gets a light brown colour and is just about cooked

    chicken breasts(2)
  6. 6

    To make the tomato basil sauceHeat a saucepan with olive oil, add the garlic and onions and saute till until the onions soften and till the aroma wafts in the air

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  7. 7

    Next add the torn basil leaves, tomato puree, herbs, red chilli powder, salt and sugar

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  8. 8

    Bring the tomato basil sauce to a brisk boil

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  9. 9

    After a few minutes, add the grilled chicken breasts into the tomato basil sauce

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  10. 10

    Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook the Tomato Basil Chicken for about 10 minutes, until the chicken has absorbed all the flavours and is cooked through as well

    chicken breasts(2)sprig basil leaves - finely chopped(1)homemade tomato puree(3 cups)basil leaves - fresh leaves(1/4 cup)
  11. 11

    Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe to a serving bowl and serve hot

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  12. 12

    Serve Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe along with some Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe and Fizzy Pomegranate & Mint Mocktail Recipe for a weekend dinner or even for your house parties along with Herbed Buttered Rice Recipe With Green Peas and a Savory Melon Salad Recipe (Spiced with Ginger & Mint)

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