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Summer Chicken Dinner
Olivia

Summer Chicken Dinner

A light and satisfying Summer Chicken Dinner featuring succulent chicken breasts, sun-ripened tomatoes, and fresh corn, all enhanced by the brightness of lemon and fresh basil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off the cob
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn or chiffonade
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a clean plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and corn kernels to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes blister and release their juices.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestle it among the vegetables, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Marinate the chicken in lemon and herbs for deeper flavor. Do not crowd the pan when searing the chicken.