Keto chicken with tomatoes and basil

Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Basil Oil is a low-carb keto-friendly dish that is cooked in one pan. The chicken is juicy and aromatic. This dish is equally suitable for both oven and outdoor grilling.

Ingredients

• Chicken
• 4 things. boneless chicken breasts with / or without skin
• 4050 pcs. grape tomatoes
• 1 table. spoon. olive oil
• 12 pinches salt to taste
• 12 pinches pepper to taste
• Basil oil
• ¼ glass ghee
• 2 table. spoon. finely chopped basil
• 1 PC. lemon (zest only)
• 1 PC. minced garlic clove

Directions

1. Preheat an open grill (if temperature control is available, preheat to 250 C) / or oven to 220 C. Place a cast iron skillet (or grill pan) on the grill / oven so that it warms up with the grill / oven.
2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. When the grill (or oven) is hot, place the chicken breasts, skin side down, in the skillet. Then add the tomatoes.
4. Cook for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 73 ° C (cooked temperature) and the skin of the tomato is shriveled. Close the grill lid / oven door while cooking.
5. Do not turn the chicken over, leaving the skin facing down throughout the cooking time. The chicken will not burn as the grill / oven temperature is kept constant. If you are using a grill without temperature control, turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
6. While the chicken is cooking, make the basil oil. In a small bowl, combine the ghee, basil, lemon zest, and garlic. Mash with a fork until thoroughly mixed.
7. When the breast is done, transfer the breast and the tomatoes to a serving plate and season with 1 tablespoon of basil oil.