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Garlic Chicken + Fresh Tomato Skillet

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless, chicken breast
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 1 lb. fresh grape and cherry tomatoes preferably a mix of colors and shapes, halved or quartered
  • 2 Tbsps high quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or high-quality olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste
  • a small bunch of fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and lightly pound with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  • Season your chicken with sea salt and freshly ground pepper lightly on both sides.
  • Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, or just until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Set your cooked chicken aside on a plate.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in your fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar then sauté, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to soften and split, about 3 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil and season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and spoon warm tomatoes on top.
  • I served this on top of a large salad. Alongside quinoa, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles would be great options too!