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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Very Low Carbs Main Dish Poultry Vegetables Oven Refrigerator Chicken Stove Top Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Tomatoes Equipment 4 Hours Or Less

Chicken With Tomato Sauce

We like this served with egg noodles. Recipe source: bon appetit (september 1984)

Steps

To make the tomato sauce: over low heat heat oil in a saucepan and then add the onion cook , stirring for 10 minutes or until soft.
Add garlic and continue stirring for 30 seconds.
Stir in cumin and turmeric for another 30 seconds.
Stir in tomatoes , cayenne , salt and pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce to low and cook for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are soft , stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato paste , if desired.
The sauce can be prepared one day ahead , covered and refrigerated.
With a meat pounder or rolling pin and chicken breasts between waxed paper , pound the chicken to a thickness of 1 / 4 inch.
Preheat oven to 275-degrees f.
Reheat sauce over low heat and add minced cilantro , adjust seasoning if desired.
Cover and keep warm.
Heat skillet over high heat.
Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with oil.
Cook chicken pieces 1-2 minutes per side or until firm to touch.
Transfer chicken to oven-proof platter.
Cover and keep warm in .

Ingredients

vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, cumin, turmeric, tomatoes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, tomato paste, boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh cilantro, fresh cilantro stem