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Chicken breast on spicy melon ragout

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 500 g melon(s), orange-fleshed
  • 1 onion(s), red, chopped
  • 1 bunch basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 dl white wine or broth
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • some chili, dried, crushed
  • Salt and pepper from the mill

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

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Cut the melon into small cubes (approx. 1-2 cm). Sauté the onions in a little oil until translucent, add the melon cubes, and deglaze with wine. Add chili, salt, and pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Fry them all over in the remaining oil for about 10-12 minutes. Season the melon ragout with basil and ginger and arrange on 4 warmed plates. Slice the chicken breasts and place them on top. Garnish with a few basil leaves.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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