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Balsamic Roasted Chicken Breast Pg. 16

Balsamic Roasted Chicken Breast

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings

5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch basil leaves only (about 1 cup packed)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 large cloves garlic
  • Coarsely ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 5 whole medium boneless chicken breasts the whole double chicken breasts in one piece, weighing a little less than one pound each, preferably skin on
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • In a food processor, form a paste with the basil, oil, garlic, pepper and wine. Transfer to a mixing bowl, combine well with the chicken, and marinate overnight. 
  •  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the chicken breasts in one layer, marinade and all. Bake 15 minutes. Add the vinegar and bake 10 more minutes. Let the chicken breasts rest just a few minutes, then slice each breast across, you will get 3-4 thick slices per breast. Serve hot with all the cooking juices. Room temperature will be ok too. 
  • Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Magazine Spring 2015 SUBSCRIBE NOW
  • Pesach 2015 Magazine cover