poultry essentials: tomato-braised chicken breasts

Name: Poultry Essentials: Tomato-Braised Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE SAUCE; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can, with juice; 1/3 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 2 tablespoon(s) white rice vinegar, plain variety; 1 tablespoon(s) italian spice mix; 1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## THE CHICKEN; 1 large chicken breast; 2 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, freshly grated; 2 ounce(s) parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 ounce(s) sliced black olives; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; - long-grained white rice, for serving; 1 medium lime, sliced, for drizzling

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jun 19, 2018

This recipe came from a few bits-and-bobs around the test kitchen. I wanted something with good taste, and kick, and I wanted it to be simple. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SAUCE
14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, with juice
1/3 cup chicken stock, not broth
2 tablespoons white rice vinegar, plain variety
1 tablespoon italian spice mix
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE CHICKEN
1 large chicken breast
2 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
2 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 ounces sliced black olives
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- long-grained white rice, for serving
1 medium lime, sliced, for drizzling

How To Make poultry essentials: tomato-braised chicken breasts

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

If you are looking for a good Italian dry spice mix, here is the one I use: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/italian-essentials-aunt-josephine-s-seasoning-mix.html?r=5
Step 3

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

THE SAUCE
Step 5

Add all the sauce ingredients together.
Step 6

Add to a sauté pan over medium heat.
Step 7

Bring the mixture up to a simmer.
Step 8

Allow the sauce to simmer until it reduces and begins to thicken, about 15 – 20 minutes
Step 9

Chef’s Tip: The sauce will be ready, when a wooden spoon dragged through the sauce leave a trail.
Step 10

THE CHICKEN
Step 11

While the sauce is simmering, cut the chicken in half, lengthwise.
Step 12

Add some salt and pepper to both sides.
Step 13

Lay the chicken into the reduced sauce, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 14

Cover, and allow to lightly simmer, for 15 minutes.
Step 15

Remove lid, add the cheeses and olives, then cover for 2 – 3 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and melty.
Step 16

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 17

Place the chicken on a bed of rice, and serve. Enjoy.
Step 18

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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