Tomato and Basil Chicken
European European - Italy - Meat Dishes

Tomato and Basil Chicken

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  8 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 3 chicken breast
  • • 21 cherry tomatoes
  • • small handful fresh basil
  • • 1 lemon
  • • low calorie cooking spray
  • • sea salt
  • • freshly ground black pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.

2
Phase 2

Spray a frying pan with some low calorie cooking spray, turn up the heat and, when the cooking spray starts to bubble, add the chicken breasts to the pan.

3
Phase 3

Cook them for a few minutes until they start to colour then turn them over and cook for another couple of minutes.

4
Phase 4

Place them in an oven proof dish or tray then add the tomatoes.

5
Phase 5

Rip up the bail leaves and sprinkle them over the chicken.

6
Phase 6

Cut 3 slices off the lemon and cut each slice in half. Add these to the dish with the chicken.

7
Phase 7

Squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon over the contents of the dish, spray with some low calorie cooking spray then season with a little salt and pepper.

8
Phase 8

Cook for about 20 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked thoroughly and serve with whatever takes your fancy