Grilled Chicken Nicoise
- Marinade
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 nicoise olives, pitted (or black olives)
- 1 teaspoon capers, well drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Sauce
- 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato marinade (above)
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Drain tomatoes and pat them dry. (If using dry-packed, pour boiling water over them to re-hydrate. Let soften for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Mince the garlic in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the remainder of the marinade ingredients. Process until pureed to the consistency of a thick paste. Reserve 2 Tbsp of the marinade for the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of wax paper. Use a mallet to pound them to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large shallow glass dish. Pat/spread the marinade over the chicken. Turn chicken coat both sides evenly. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for a minimum of two hours and a maximum of eight.
- To make the sauce, combine the reserved marinade, lemon juice, sour cream, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
- Grill the chicken on medium-high heat. Grill about 3 inches from the heat for about 7 minutes on each side, or until opaque throughout.
- To serve, place the sauce in a small saucepan and over low heat gently heat to simmering. Place the chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle warm sauce over the chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-nicoise-447428 (may not work)