If you’re looking for a flavorful yet approachable dinner, this chicken with red pepper sauce recipe is a great choice. Tender chicken breasts are marinated with herbs and mustard, then broiled to juicy perfection and topped with a smooth, zesty red pepper sauce made from roasted peppers, jalapeño, wine, and broth. It’s the kind of dish that feels special enough for guests yet easy enough for a weeknight meal — and the vibrant sauce brings big taste without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
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1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
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1 small jalapeno pepper, cored and seeded
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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Salt, to taste
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas
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2 scallions, julienned (tops included) or 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro
To Prepare (cont.)
Step 1: Combine mustard, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 of basil.
Step 2: Spread mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix garlic, olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Step 5: Broil chicken until tender, turning occasionally, 4 to 6 inches from heat (5 minutes per side).
Step 6: Baste with olive oil mixture while cooking.
For sauce: In a blender or food processor, blend red peppers, jalapeno, chicken broth, wine, remaining basil and salt until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and heat to boiling, stirring until reduced to 3/4 cup. Whisk in butter and reduce heat.
To serve, place heated tortillas on each plate. Top with chicken breasts and pepper sauce and finish with scallions or chopped cilantro.
SERVES: 4
Once you’ve served this chicken with red pepper sauce, you’ll see how a few simple ingredients can create memorable flavor. Pair it with warm tortillas or your favorite sides for a satisfying meal everyone will ask for again. It’s the kind of recipe that turns everyday dinner into something special without a lot of extra work.
