Basil-Feta Sauce Chicken

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 12 oz Chicken breasts

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Basil, packed
  • 3 Garlic clove
  • 2 Yellow onions

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Chili powder
  • 2 Salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 pinch Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• FOR THE CHICKEN
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12-ounces (about 4) chicken breasts
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• FOR THE SAUCE
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon sliced basil, packed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons milk
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• pinch sugar
• pinch chili powder

Directions

• Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; do not pound thin.
• In a nonstick skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent.
• Stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Transfer to serving plate and set aside.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Place skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• When oil is hot, add chicken breasts to skillet and cook 7 minutes; flip and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and browned on both sides.
• Remove from skillet and transfer to serving plate over bed of onions. Keep covered and warm; set aside.
• MAKE THE SAUCE
• Set up a double boiler by adding an inch of water to a small pot.
• Bring water to a rapid boil and lower to medium-heat.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl that is larger than the small pot.
• Set the bowl over the pot, making certain that the bowl cant touch the water.
• Mix and stir until sauce is smooth and creamy; about 3 to 4 minutes.
• If its too thick (it should be slightly pourable) add a tablespoon of milk.
• Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Remove from heat and pour sauce over prepared chicken breasts.
• Serve.

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