Ingredients
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650g (1 1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
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50 g plain flour
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1 tbsp 100% extra virgin olive oil
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3 big fresh garlic cloves
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150 g sun dried tomatoes packed in oil drained
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1 tsp dried oregano
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2 tsp paprika
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150 ml double cream, low-fat is fine, to serve
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200 ml chicken stock
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50 g parmesan cheese
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15 g fresh basil leaves
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1/2 lemon, juice and zest of
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a sprinkle of sea salt or kosher
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big pinch fresh ground black pepper
Directions
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Notes
Cooking time: This will vary slightly depending on the thickness of chicken breasts. If in doubt, check with your meat thermometer.
Lemon juice: When you add the lemon juice at the end, the sauce can curdle a little if it’s very hot. If if does, just remove the chicken breasts to serve and give the sauce a good whisk.
Nutritional value: Please note that the calories shown are for a single portion of this dish and do not include any sides you might have.
Steps
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1
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Coat the chicken breasts in the flour. |
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2
Done
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In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5 minutes. |
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3
Done
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Remove the chicken breasts to a plate, turn the heat under the pan to low and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened. |
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4
Done
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Add the cream, stock, parmesan and plenty of salt and pepper and give everything a good stir. |
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5
Done
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Sit the chicken back in the sauce. Put the lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. |
