Chicken with Zesty Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Zesty Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium freshly havested vine ripened tomatoes; 1 tablespoon margarine (Becel); 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 14 lb white mushrooms or 14 lb brown mushroom, thinly sliced (or both); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly shredded or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
dice 1 tomato and set aside.
2
Dice remaining tomatoes and place in a large nonstick frypan.
3
Cook over medium low heat, uncovered for 15 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
4
Press tomatoes through a sieve to remove seeds and skin (Final pureed mixture should measure approximatealy 1 cup).
5
In same frypan on medium high heat, melt margarine.
6
Saute chicken and mushrooms until chicken is lightly browned.
7
Add tomato puree, reserved diced tomato, vinegar, basil, parsley, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium low, cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked and tender.
9
Serve with couscous or brown rice.

601

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium freshly havested vine ripened tomatoes, 1 tablespoon margarine (Becel), 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 14 lb white mushrooms or 14 lb brown mushroom, thinly sliced (or both), and more.

Yes, Chicken with Zesty Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Zesty Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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