Fast ‘n Easy FLIPPIN GOOD CHICKEN!
Description:
Tender, juicy, and flipping good! This stovetop fast, easy, and delicious chicken recipe is perfect for two. It serves as a springboard to individual tastes, inviting good cooks to experiment and jazz it up to suit their palates. However, it’s enjoyable just as it is! Thanks for trying this super easy recipe!
Recipe Information:
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, European, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
- Servings: 2
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 725.7
- Fat: 43.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 92.8mg
- Sodium: 424.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.6g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Protein: 38g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken breast |
| 2 | Leeks |
| 1/4 | Cup olive oil |
| 2 | Cloves fresh garlic |
| 2 | Italian plum tomatoes |
| 2 tbsp | Olive spread |
| 6 tbsp | Breadcrumbs |
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Wash, dry, and cut the chicken breast in half, leaving the bone in. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Saute Leeks and Garlic:
- In a frying pan on the stovetop, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the leeks and garlic until beginning to lightly brown.
- Add Tomatoes:
- Add the cubed tomatoes to the pan.
- Cook Chicken:
- Add the chicken breasts to the pan, bone-side down. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until one side is browned.
- Flip and Brown:
- Flip the chicken over to breast-side down and cook until beginning to lightly brown, another 5-7 minutes.
- Coat with Olive Spread and Breadcrumbs:
- Flip the chicken again. Coat each breast with 1 tablespoon of olive spread. Top with breadcrumbs, pressing firmly down onto the meat.
- Toast Breadcrumbs:
- Flip the breast over to toast the breadcrumbs in the oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve:
- Flip the breast over again, mound the leek and tomato mixture on top of the chicken, and with a spatula, remove to a plate.
- Garnish and Enjoy:
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta for a flippin good meal!
This recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the freshness of leeks and tomatoes with the savory goodness of chicken. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it’s easily customizable, so feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to make it your own. Give it a try and see why it’s called Fast ‘n Easy FLIPPIN GOOD CHICKEN! 🍗🍅🌿
