Summer is all about using the freshest of ingredients in a simple way to create amazing recipes. One of my favorite things to do in the Summer is to visit the farmers market to get the freshest, local ingredients I can find. And this time of year, local heirloom tomatoes are the best. I use them to create a fresh sauce for my healthy grilled chicken parmesan with heirloom tomato sauce.
For the pairing, I chose a Barbera wine from Italy. It is an everyday, affordable wine that is one of the most food-friendly wines available. It is full-bodied with a deep color and nice fruit flavor. It typically pairs well with pasta and other comfort foods that include cream or tomato-based sauces. I love it with the grilled chicken parmesan and heirloom tomato sauce recipe because it really enhances the flavors of the tomatoes. I hope you like it as well! To learn more about Barbera wines, check out my Barbera pairing page.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan with Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 package of organic boneless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Herbs De Provence
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, smashed
- Pinch of red pepper flake
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 4-5 heirloom tomatoes (orange and yellow), roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small parmesan cheese rind
- ½ cup of fresh basil, lightly chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
Directions
- Step 1 Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ½ tablespoon Herbs De Provence and red pepper flakes and cook about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and cook until almost evaporated.
- Step 2 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, salt & pepper, and parmesan cheese rind. Cook the sauce, partially covered for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil and 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
- Step 3 Dry the chicken breast with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and the remaining ½ tablespoon Herbs De Provence. Grill the chicken approximately 7-8 minutes per side based on the thickness of the chicken. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 4 To serve, place the chicken on a platter and generously spoon the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the shaved parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
