Chicken Arrabiata with Herb and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Chicken Arrabiata is a high protein take on the famous Italian pasta sauce! Chicken breasts are simmered in a delicious tomato sauce, then topped with herb and garlic breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- salt to
- pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2X400g/14oz canned chopped tomatoes/crushed tomatoes in the US and Canada with their juices
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes or add to taste
- 4-5 basil leaves or ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sugar optional
- 60g/1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise, season with salt and pepper and brown in 1 tbsp of olive oil for 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a separate plate.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté minced or pressed garlic for 30 seconds, add chopped canned tomatoes, fresh basil leaves or dried basil, chilli flakes, salt and bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium and bring the chicken back to the sauce, let it simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce is desired consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed. I also often add a pinch of sugar if the tomato sauce taste too acidic.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan and add 1 clove of crushed garlic, sauté over low heat for 30 seconds, add breadcrumbs and chopped parsley, cook until the breadcrumbs are slightly toasted. Sprinkle over the chicken immediately before serving to keep the breadcrumbs crunchy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 459mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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