Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegarit: Petti di Pollo Balsamicoe Ingredients:
Serves: 4; Preparation: 10 minutes ; Cooking Time: 15 minutes ; Level of Difficulty: simple Split the chicken breasts almost in half, horizontally then open them out into what is, in effect a ‘heart’ or ‘ butterfly’ shape. Push down using your hand to flatten the join: this will speed cooking time, and even up contact with the pan. Season well in salt and pepper. Rub each portion lightly with some balsamic vinegar: it creates a wonderfully easy, golden surface instantly, as it cooks. Heat the oil. Sate the chicken breasts for about 1-2 minutes each side or until white right through. Remove from the pan and keep hot. Repeat using the next two portions and keep these hot too. Add chopped tomato, spring onion, red pepper, olives and remaining balsamic vinegar to the pan. Heat , stirring until a thick salsa-type sauce forms. Return the chicken to the sauce. Heat through and serve. |