CHICKEN SCAMPI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
2 Tbsp. olive oil (not extra virgin)
1-6oz. chicken breast, cut into four sections
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
3 oz. white wine
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
2 oz. buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 1/2″ slices
1 bunch fresh basil, cut chiffonade
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in saute pan. Add chicken breast pieces and saute for 2-3 minutes. Flip and saute another 2-3 minutes or until done. Set chicken aside.
In a saute pan, heat remaining olive oil. Saute garlic lighty, and add tomatoes. Saute for 3-5 approx. minutes. Add wine and season with salt and pepper.
Place cooked chicken on serving dish. Top with tomato mixture, followed by mozzarella, then basil.
from Gavin Williams’ cooking demonstration on July 17th