Unforgettable Tuscan Chicken | The ‘Marry Me’ Recipe That Will Steal Your Heart

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
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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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