Basil-Feta Sauce Chicken
A flavorful and tangy sauce made with basil, garlic and feta cheese is served over deliciously juicy chicken.
Servings : 4 servings
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHICKEN
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions , sliced
- 1 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon sliced basil , packed
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons milk
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; do not pound thin.
- In a nonstick skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Transfer to serving plate and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add chicken breasts to skillet and cook 7 minutes; flip and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and browned on both sides.
- Remove everything from skillet and transfer to serving plate; set aside.
- MAKE THE SAUCE
- Set up a double boiler by adding an inch of water to a small pot.
- Bring water to a rapid boil and lower to medium-heat.
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl that is larger than the small pot.
- Set the bowl over the pot, making certain that the bowl can't touch the water.
- Mix and stir until sauce is smooth and creamy; about 3 to 4 minutes.
- If it's too thick (it should be slightly pourable) add a tablespoon of milk.
- Taste and adjust accordingly.
- Remove from heat and pour sauce over prepared chicken breasts.
- Serve.
Notes
Pound chicken pieces so that they are all about the same size. Do not pound them thin!
Serve with pasta, rice, orzo, or a simple vegetable side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 413 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 106 mg | Sodium: 557 mg | Potassium: 531 mg | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 255 IU | Vitamin C: 6.1 mg | Calcium: 214 mg | Iron: 0.8 mg | Net Carbs: 8 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.