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Italian Chicken With Capers And Cherry Tomato Sauce

This Italian Chicken With Capers And Cherry Tomato Sauce has so much flavor.  The vinegar and capers go so well with the cherry tomatoes to form the perfect sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken cutlets thin sliced about 1.5 pounds worth
  • 20 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 oz capers rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley minced
  • 3 ounces water
  • 2 oz caper vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Dry off chicken pieces really well so a good sear can be achieved.
  • Season dry chicken with the salt and pepper divided equally.  
  • Heat pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.  Add seasoned chicken to the pan in 2 batches to avoid crowding.  Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side.  After all the chicken is cooked set aside and lightly cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and to the same pan add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic.  Saute until lightly golden (about 2 minutes).  Then, add tomatoes to the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Add vinegar, water, and capers to the pan and turn heat to high.  Scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to remove flavorful bits.  Bring to boil for 2 minutes to make the sauce.
  • Turn heat to low and add the cooked chicken back to the pan to combine all ingredients. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes or until warmed through.  
  • Turn off the heat and add the parsley. Stir together.  Taste test and adjust salt and pepper if required.  Add a nice drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired.  Enjoy!

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Notes

  • The number of tomatoes can be increased or decreased for more or less sauce.
  • The capers are very salty, so minimal salt was used.  Taste test before serving and make any final adjustments if required.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 400mg