Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut up; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons safflower or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, scraped and sliced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup basil leaves, snipped

Servings: persons

1 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut up
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons safflower or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, scraped and sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup basil leaves, snipped

1
Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown the pieces a few at a time in the safflower oil in a large skillet.
2
Set the pieces aside and pour off the fat from the skillet.
3
Heat the olive oil in the skillet and gently soften the onion with the garlic and carrots over medium heat.
4
Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, vinegar, wine and thyme leaves.
5
Add the chicken pieces, cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are cooked.
6
Stir occasionally, turning the pieces over in the sauce.
7
Remove the chicken to a serving dish and keep it warm in a low oven.
8
Bring the sauce to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes to reduce by about one-third.
9
Stir in the creme fraiche and bring to a boil.
10
Cook for five minutes.
11
Correct seasoning and pour the sauce over the chicken pieces.
12
Sprinkle with basil and serve at once.

245

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut up, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons safflower or vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes

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