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Grilled Chicken with Basil Sauce

Grilled Chicken in Basil Sauce

Sea Salt Savorings
Looking for a simple and healthy dinner recipe? This grilled chicken in basil sauce with wilted spinach is perfect and ticks all the boxes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c red wine
  • 1/4 c water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Basil Sauce

  • 1/2 medium onion minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp capers minced
  • 1/4 c red wine
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 - 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • salt to taste

Wilted Spinach

  • 4 c spinach coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 c water
  • 1 c mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Oil a large skillet with the extra virgin olive oil and heat it over medium high heat while you apply salt and pepper to both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes per side and add 1/4 cup of red wine, and 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover tightly.
  • Braise the chicken for another 8 minutes or longer until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 F.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside while you make the spinach and the basil sauce.
  • Once you've prepared the spinach and basil sauce, serve each grilled chicken breast on a bed of wilted spinach, and top with the sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Basil Sauce

  • Mince your onions and chop your fresh basil.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in the bottom of a saucepan, and saute your onions until they become translucent.
  • Now add the wine, basil, capers, and diced tomatoes.
  • Mix the cornstarch with the tomato sauce and add this mixture to the saucepan.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil while stirring frequently.
  • When the sauce has thickened, it is ready. Set this aside covered while you make the spinach.

Wilted Spinach

  • Heat 1 cup of water in a kettle with a steaming rosette over medium heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the spinach leaves with the olive oil to coat and then add the dry spices, tossing to ensure all is well mixed.
  • Add the seasoned spinach to the kettle when it is at a full boil, cover, and let the spinach steam for 3-4 minutes until it is wilted.

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.