Sauteed Chicken With Cherry Tomatoes

Adapted from Spices of Life by Nina Simonds.The wine and shallots make this delicious. It is quick to prepare and...

Mediterranean

📊 Recipe Overview

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40 Total Time

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6 Servings

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medium Difficulty

📝 Description

Adapted from Spices of Life by Nina Simonds.The wine and shallots make this delicious. It is quick to prepare and...

🥘 Ingredients

Servings:

Original: 6

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or boneless, skinless thighs)
4 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed with flat side of a knife, and chopped coarsely
6 shallots, peeled and chopped coarsely
3/4 lb cherry tomatoes (1 pints) or 3/4 lb grape tomatoes, rinsed and drained (1 pints)
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

📋 Instructions

Heat 12 inch skillet, Dutch oven or casserole with lid. Pour in oil and heat until quite hot. Line pan with a batch of chicken breasts and fry over high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown other side. Remove with tongs and continue browning remaining pieces. Set chicken aside.
Reduce heat to medium, put garlic and shallots in pan, and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add oregano, white wine, salt and pepper and saute uncovered about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, shaking pan from time to time.Add tomatoes and return chicken to pan, cover and cook about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is done. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Scoop chicken out onto a platter and serve with rice or over mashed potatoes.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Tips

Professional tips to make this recipe perfect every time!

💡 Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
💡 Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking for juicier results.
💡 Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
💡 Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 portion (6 servings per recipe)

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol 72.6mg 24%

Sodium 526.6mg 23%

Protein 25.3g 51%

Additional Nutrition

Carbohydrates 7.6

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.