directions
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1
Finely dice onion to make 1/4 cup
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2
Finely dice celery and green pepper to make 1/4 cup each
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3
Cut tomatoes in quarters lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and cut into medium dice
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4
Remove leaves from oregano and thyme and mince
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5
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat
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6
Add onion, celery and green pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes
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7
Stir in 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole spice and sugar and toss well
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8
Add wine and bring to a boil.Stir in tomatoes and hot sauce, simmering until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes
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9
Add fresh herbs and cream
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10
Salt and pepper to taste
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11
Keep warm
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12
Preheat grill
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13
Trim chicken and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap
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14
Season well using 2 tablespoons Cajun/Creole spice
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15
Let stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes
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16
Brush with oil and grill 4 minutes per side
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17
Reheat sauce, if necessary, and spoon over chicken to serve.
CAJUN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CREAMY CREOLE SAUCE
ingredients
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 rib celery
- 1/4 green bell pepper
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 6 sprigs fresh oregano
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons
- Cajun/Creole spice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil