Description
Succulent herb chicken with zesty tomato topping delivers Mediterranean charm to dinner tables. Crisp herbs and ripe tomatoes create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll savor with fresh, bright flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 800 grams (28 ounces) canned tomatoes, diced, with juices
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs
Herb and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4–5 basil leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes, or more if you like heat
- Salt, to your liking
- Pepper, to your liking
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and slicing lengthwise into two thin halves. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing its aromatic qualities.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, incorporating fresh basil, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Return chicken to the skillet, letting it simmer within the tomato sauce for roughly 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops rich flavors.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic breadcrumb topping by melting butter in a separate pan over low heat. Add a minced garlic clove and cook briefly.
- Introduce breadcrumbs and chopped parsley to the butter mixture, toasting until achieving a crisp, golden texture.
- Taste the tomato sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, potentially adding a touch of sugar to balance acidity.
- When serving, generously sprinkle the crispy garlic breadcrumbs over the chicken to maintain their crunchy consistency.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat chicken thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in delicious flavors.
- Slice Strategically: Cutting chicken lengthwise creates thinner pieces that cook evenly and quickly, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Flavor Boost: Use fresh garlic and herbs when possible for a more vibrant, aromatic taste that elevates the entire dish.
- Texture Trick: Toasting breadcrumbs on low heat prevents burning while creating a perfectly crispy, golden topping that adds delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg