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Chicken with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Chicken with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Today, I invite you to savor the taste of my treasured recipe: Chicken with Fresh Tomato Sauce. This dish is a celebration of simplicity and bold flavors, where juicy chicken is bathed in a vibrant sauce made from ripe, sun-kissed tomatoes. Join me as I guide you through the steps to create a dish that will evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and pure culinary satisfaction.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Calories: 197
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 4 green onions (scallions), finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped or torn
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced green chilies (fresh or canned), optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless breasts

Equipment

  • oven
  • 1 small skillet or saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven’s broiler and lightly coat a roasting tray or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small skillet or saucepan, combine the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, parsley, lime or lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, and chili (if using); place over medium low heat and allow to heat through while chicken is prepared and cooked (stirring occasionally).
  3. Lightly spray both sides of the chicken breasts with a little nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle them with the pepper.
  4. Broil the chicken 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes (or until lightly browned); flip the chicken over and broil for another 3 -5 minutes more.
  5. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, ladle the warm tomato sauce over top, and garnish (if desired) with additional parsley.

Video

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, and your favorite herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. This step enhances the overall taste and tenderness of the chicken. Try it once, and you'll never skip this step again!
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