Chicken Breasts With Salad Topping

Name: Chicken Breasts With Salad Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves, about 2 pounds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves; 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, chopped; 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Rating: 3(8)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

6skinless and boneless chicken breast halves, about 2 pounds
2cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
4tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
2medium-sized ripe tomatoes, chopped
4tablespoons minced fresh basil
1tablespoon capers
1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Select a glass, ceramic or stainless steel dish that will hold the chicken breasts in a single layer. Combine the garlic with the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the rosemary. Pour this mixture over the chicken, turning the chicken to coat all sides, cover and allow to marinate 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the chicken once while it is marinating.
Step 2
Preheat grill or broiler and preheat oven to 150 degrees. Broil or grill the chicken with high heat, turning once, until the chicken is attractively seared on the outside and still pink, but not raw, in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Step 3
Place the seared chicken breasts in the warm oven, cover with foil and allow to continue warming at least 20 minutes and up to 1½ hours.
Step 4
Mix the tomatoes, basil, capers, vinegar and remaining oil together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 5
When you are ready to serve the chicken, remove it from the oven and arrange on a platter. Top each breast with some of the tomato mixture and serve.