Baked chicken with tapenade

4 servings

25 minutes

Baked chicken with tapenade is an exquisite dish inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Tapenade, a fragrant paste of olives, capers, and anchovies, fills the chicken fillet with deep flavor, creating a contrast between the tenderness of the meat and the spiciness of the filling. Pancetta adds a crispy texture and a slight saltiness. Baked cherry tomatoes and garlic with the meat give the sauce freshness and richness. Dry white wine makes the dish even more refined, highlighting the flavors of the ingredients. This dish is perfect for both festive dinners and cozy family lunches. It is served with a light salad or roasted vegetables, creating a harmonious combination of tastes and aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 439.4
• Proteins: 50.8g
• Fats: 21.1g
• Carbohydrates: 5.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast fillet: 4 pc
• Tapenade: 4 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Pancetta: 8 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Make several cuts on each chicken breast.

2. Make slits in the chicken breasts with tapenade.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tapenade: 4 tablespoons

3. Wrap each chicken breast with two strips of pancetta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pancetta: 8 pieces

4. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g

5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add wine and olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

6. Bake for about 20 minutes.