This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Classic Macaroni Salad See how to make a classic deli-style pasta salad. »
- - Memorial Day Recipes Ribs, burgers, and pie to start summer right. »
- - Low-Fat Faves Eat well, feel great. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

More Recipes Like This
Tomato Basil Chicken
Oven Fried Chicken IV
Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice
Basil Cream Chicken
more »
Top Related Articles
Perfect Fried Chicken
Top 5 Fried Chicken Recipes
Rotisserie Chicken Jump-starts Snazzy Meals
Top Chicken Dinners for Spring
Deboning a Chicken Breast
Deboning a Chicken Thigh
Cutting Up a Whole Chicken
Beautiful Basil
Finger-Lickin' Chicken Dippers
Making Chicken Stock
Related Collections
Canned Chicken Broth and Stock
Fresh Tomatoes
Gourmet Poultry Main Dishes
Skillet Chicken Breast
Summer Fruits and Vegetables

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil

By: amanda1432

"Deep-frying fresh basil in olive oil really brings out its flavor! The chicken is simmered in white wine with thyme, bay leaves, and sweet grape tomatoes. Garnish with fried basil and serve over rice to sop up every last bit of the flavorful juices."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground dried thyme
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook basil in oil until it begins to get crispy and has a strong basil smell; this will take several minutes. Scoop basil out of oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
Remove half of the remaining oil from the pan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and brown in oil; this should take about 4 minutes per side. Stir in chicken broth, wine, and balsamic vinegar. Season with bay leaves and thyme. Cover, and simmer over low heat until chicken is done and sauce is reduced; this should take about 25 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Place halved tomatoes in the pan with the chicken, cover, and simmer until the tomatoes are warm. Spoon chicken pieces, tomatoes, and sauce over rice, and garnish with fried basil.