Unforgettable Tuscan Chicken | The 'Marry Me' Recipe That Will Steal Your Heart
We're taking the classic Tuscan flavors and giving them the stage to shine in a dish that's as romantic as it is satisfying. Perfect for a cozy date night, an elegant dinner party, or when you just want to treat yourself to something special.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Equipment
- 1 big pot
Ingredients
Brine
- ½ L water
- 1 tbsp rock salt
- 6 pieces chicken breast
- 1 onion cut in batons
- 2 red bell peppers cut in batons
- 2 green bell peppers cut in batons
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 100 g sun dried tomatoes
- 50 ml fortified wine
- 750 ml chicken broth
- 1 L heavy cream
- 1 rind parmesan
- 250 g grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 25 pieces cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 200 g baby spinach
Instructions
- in a jar add the water, the rock salt and mix in well
- using the meat injection fill in the chicken breast with the brine
- pour over the remaining brine onto the chicken breasts and let them rest in the fridge for 1 hour
- cut the homemade bacon in relatively medium size chunks
- start the stove at low heat temperature
- in a cold pan add the bacon and let it render the fat slowly
- once ready remove the bacon and keep the fat in the pan
- add butter
- add a little bit of olive oil
- add the chicken breast and cook them until they form a nice crust
- take the chicken out once the internal temperature reaches 64℃-147℉
- add the onion
- add the red and green bell peppers, cook it for 8 minutes or until it softens up
- create some space and add the minced garlic
- add the tomato paste
- add the smoked paprika
- add the chili flakes
- add the sun dried tomatoes on top of the veggies
- mix it in well
- add the fortified wine and let it cook until it evaporates
- add the chicken broth
- add the heavy cream and let it simmer until the sauce thickens up
- add the rind of parmesan
- add the grated parmesan and let it melt
- remove the rind of parmesan
- add the fresh thyme
- add the cherry tomatoes
- add the baby spinach
- add the homemade bacon
- add the chicken breast
- close the lid and let it cook for 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 70℃-158℉
- ready to serve
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