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Tomato Basil Chicken

By: Donna Bracchi 
"This takes almost no time to prepare, and you can even do the tomato/basil mixture the night before! It will be a hit."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups olive oil for frying
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 2 cups olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the eggs and bread crumbs in 2 separate bowls. Dip chicken in the eggs then in the bread crumbs to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Spoon over the fried chicken to serve.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 377 | Total Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 142mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by tnarladni   view full review
Because the other reviewers noted about the bland chicken, I added salt and pepper to the egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Suz   view full review
I agree with one of the other reviews--the chicken portion wasn't great, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by BeckaP   view full review
This recipe is delicious! My husband said it tasted like a gourmet chef prepared it. He...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by marysf Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good sauce. Made night before then served over chicken breasts marinated in a lite Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by gracey1103   view full review
super basic, easy to make recipe. saves well for leftovers -- make extra tomato basil mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by Karlyn   view full review
I used a few variations, but didn't like the chicken part of it. Loved the tomatoe and onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by GK   view full review
great combination of vegetable topping, but chicken was a bit bland
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I scaled this to two servings for Hubs and me. I made the tomato relish portion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2011 by marrero84   view full review
i really enjoyed this recipe! i like to add some extra seasoning to the bread crumbs. i also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by mgrasa1   view full review
I made this for my very picky family and they absolutely LOVED it! I am making it again...

 

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