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Grilled chicken breast topped with chunky fresh tomato tarragon sauce and a green tarragon leaf on a white plate.

Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Tarragon Sauce

Nesting Lane
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Tarragon Sauce is a 22-minute chicken dinner with crushed tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh tarragon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Grill
Large Bowl
Small Saucepan
Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
 Immersion Blender
Instant-read Thermometer

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • Brush both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Let the chicken rest while the grill heats.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Place the chicken on the hot grill. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes without moving it.
  • Flip the chicken. Cook the chicken for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent the chicken loosely with foil.
  • In a small saucepan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes into the saucepan. Add kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar if needed.
  • Stir the sauce with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce heat, simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Stir in the chopped fresh tarragon and lemon juice.
  • Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed.
  • (Optional) For a smoother sauce, pulse it once or twice with an immersion blender.
  • Spoon the warm tomato tarragon sauce over the grilled chicken. Garnish with whole tarragon leaves.

Notes

8 WW Smart Points

Storing and Reheating

Store in the Refrigerator - Place leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Store Separately - If possible, store the chicken and sauce in separate containers. This helps the chicken keep a better texture.
Reheat in the Microwave - Place one serving on a microwave-safe plate. Cover loosely and heat in short intervals until warmed through.
Reheat on Stovetop - Place the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm the chicken in the sauce until heated through.
Reheat in the Oven - Place the chicken and sauce in a baking dish. Cover with foil and warm at 325 degrees F until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
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