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Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil

SUBMITTED BY: amanda1432 PHOTO BY: Caroline C

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by Patricia
Amazing! Totally elegant in presentation and flavor they'll never guess how quick and simple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2004 by GIGI9801
DELICIOUS!! Restaurant quality dish! and I couldn't believe how incredibly easy!! The whole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2005 by gracie
We love the flavour of fresh basil, but did not care for the flavour of the fried basil..it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2005 by JUJUBI47
Great dish, the whole family enjoyed it. I thought it was a little sour for my taste, though,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by Caroline C
Apart from the extremely weird basil garnish - which does indeed have a distinctly grassy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2005 by Jessi C.
This was pretty good. A combo of sweet and tart. I might use a little less wine if I make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by TIADUCKETT
This was great! Chicken is best when it is simmered in liquid sauce becuase it will not dry out. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by casey
Delicious! Loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by chuckles
I am always looking for something new and different to try out on my family! I have kids from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2004 by SWALLOWTAIL