Buttered Sun Dried Tomato Chicken/Sides

For the Chicken

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced yellow onion

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup white cooking wine

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2/3 cup cold butter, sliced

1 1/2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil), for brushing

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Sauté garlic and onion in 2 Tbls. butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender.

Stir wine and lemon juice into skillet, increase heat to medium high, and simmer to reduce by half.

  Reduce heat to low and stir in cold butter, one slice at a time.

Stir in tomatoes, basil, kosher salt, and white pepper; remove from heat; set aside.

  Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Grill chicken 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

  Pour on prepared sun-dried tomato sauce over chicken.

Serve with a spring mixed side salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and a creamy Parmesan dressing. (Recipe below). I also served with a side of Olive oil dipping sauce and slices of french bread. (Recipe below)

Creamy Parmesan Dressing

1/2 cup Mayo

1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup Buttermilk (regular milk can be substituted)

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Mix all ingredients together and chill for one hour before serving.  

Olive Oil Spice Dipping Sauce 

1 tablespoon minced basil

1 tablespoon chopped Parsley

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried time

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt

1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

NOTE: This makes a lot of the mixture. I keep the extra in an air tight container and use it for future meals.

Combine all spices together and crush with fingers.

 TO SERVE: Combine about 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend to 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil on a small Dish. Serve with French bread for dipping!

Enjoy your Italian Meal!!!