Saturday, June 16, 2012

A New Twist for that Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Sauteed Chicken Medallions with Tomato-Basil Jus----yields 2 servings

1/2 t (teaspoon) kosher salt
1/2 t dry mustard
1/2 t ground black pepper
1/2 t dried thyme
1/2 t dried oregano
1/2 t coriander
1/2 t ground celery seed
1/4 c all purpose flour
2, 3-4 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 t canola oil
1 recipe of Basil Tomato Jus

Step 1:
Mix spices together and place in a plastic zip lock bag. Place 1/4 c all purpose flour on a separate plate. Shake the chicken in spice bag, then flour and cook in saute pan in 1/2 t canola oil. Allow the chicken to brown, approximately 10 minutes, do not over cook chicken. While chicken is cooking prepare 1 recipe Basil Tomato Jus

Step 2:
Basil Tomato Jus
3 cloves minced garlic
1 T minced shallots
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2/3 c chicken stock
1/2 t canola oil
3 T basil chiffonade (roll each basil leaf and chop)
Saute garlic and shallots in oil, add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes soften. Add chicken stock and basil, cook for 5 minutes on a low boil. Transfer Basil Tomato Jus to chicken pan and cook together over medium heat, until done, approximately 20 minutes.

Nutrient Anaylsis per serving: Calories: 239, total fat: 6.25g, saturated fat: 1.12g, trans fat: 0g, cholesterol: 76.5mg, Sodium: 700mg, Carbohydrate: 16g, Protein: 27g.

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