Chicken & Shrimp Sweet Basil Recipe
Boneless Julienne Chicken with Bay Shrimp Sauteed in Garlic, Roasted Pepper, Sweet Basil with a White Wine Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken and Shrimp
Cut the boneless chicken breast into julienne strips (about 1/4 inch wide). Rinse the bay shrimp under cold water and drain well.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Finely mince the garlic cloves. Dice the roasted red bell pepper into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh sweet basil leaves.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the julienned chicken to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Add Garlic and Peppers
Add the minced garlic and diced roasted red bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the peppers are heated.
- 5
Incorporate the Shrimp
Add the bay shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
- 6
Deglaze with White Wine
Pour the white wine into the skillet, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- 7
Finish with Basil
Add the chopped sweet basil leaves to the skillet, stirring them into the sauce. Cook for an additional minute until the basil is wilted.