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4 chicken Bryan chicken breasts on a plate with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.

Chicken Bryan

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Chicken breasts marinated in a lemony white wine sauce, then grilled and topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl with lid, or plastic wrap to cover
  • whisk
  • grill or greased grill pan
  • Tongs
  • internal meat thermometer
  • Large skillet
  • Plate
  • ladle optional

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (evenly sized, approximately 6 ounces each)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup dry white wine (divided, see Notes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided)
  • 5 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped, approximately ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (chopped)
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

To Marinate Chicken

  • Lay chicken breasts on cutting board. Liberally season tops of chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then flip chicken over and season other side. Set chicken aside.
  • Add ½ cup white wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to large bowl. Whisk ingredients together until well-combined.
  • Place seasoned chicken breasts in bowl of marinade and flip chicken to wet both sides if chicken does not submerge completely. Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator. Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes, but no more than 3 hours.
    Chicken breasts in large glass mixing bowl of white wine marinade for chicken Bryan.

For the Chicken Bryan

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375° to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • When grill (or grill pan) is hot, transfer chicken from marinade to grill. Grill over indirect heat with lid closed 10 minutes, then flip chicken over and grill another 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit.
  • After flipping chicken over, heat large skillet over medium heat. When pan is warm, add butter. Let butter melt completely, swirling pan occasionally to coat bottom with butter.
  • When butter is melted, add onion and stir, then sauté onion 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Pour in remaining ½ cup white wine and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir to incorporate, scraping up any onion that may be stuck to bottom of skillet. Simmer mixture over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced by 50%.
    Lemon juice, white wine, and sautéed onions in a large silver skillet.
  • If chicken has not yet been removed from grill, check temperature and transfer chicken to plate once internal temperature reads 160° Fahrenheit. Set aside to rest 5 minutes.
    Grilled chicken resting on a plate.
  • Add fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes to skillet. Stir to incorporate, then reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm if needed while chicken rests. Stir sauce occasionally.
    White wine reduction sauce with fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet.
  • Transfer chicken to serving plates and top with crumbled goat cheese. Carefully pour or ladle white wine sauce over chicken, making sure to top chicken with sautéed onions and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve dish warm with desired sides.
    Chicken Bryan topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil on a white plate.

Recipe Notes

  • Chicken: To ensure even cooking, make sure your chicken breasts are roughly the same size and thickness. If needed, slice chicken in half to create cutlets, or pound thick spots with rolling pin or meat tenderizer until evenly thin.
  • Dry White Wine: Sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or chardonnay would all work well. If you prefer to skip the alcohol, replace the white wine with an equal amount of chicken broth.
  • Make it Dairy Free: Use plant-based butter.
 

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 544calProtein: 43gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 939mgTotal Carbs: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 6gVitamin A: 1038IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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