Chicken with basil and tomatoes
Description
You can cook this chicken not only in a skillet, but also on a regular grill or in the oven. The more basil you add, the stronger its aroma will be. If the basil stems start to burn during cooking, simply remove them from the pan.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for cooking chicken with basil and tomatoes. Wash and dry the basil and tomatoes.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken breast fillets and pat them dry. With a sharp knife, cut the breasts in half without cutting all the way through, then open them up.
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Step 3
Peel and mince the garlic. In a bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic, and vegetable oil.
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Step 4
Place the prepared garlic mixture on the chicken breasts.
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Step 5
Remove the leaves from the basil and place them on one half of the fillet.
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Step 6
Cut the tomato into slices and place them on top of the basil.
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Step 7
Cover the tomato slices with the second half and secure the edge with a toothpick.
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Step 8
Brush the grill pan with the remaining garlic oil and heat over medium heat. Place the basil sprigs on the pan and add the chicken breasts. Cook over medium heat on both sides until golden grill marks form, about 10 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan, cover, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.
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Step 9
Can be served.