Sauteed Chicken with Tomato-Saffron Vinaigrette on Frisée

Elegant pan-seared chicken breasts served over crisp frisée lettuce, topped with a vibrant vinaigrette made with saffron, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The dish combines Mediterranean flavors with a light, fresh presentation.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar* or rice vinegar
  • teaspoons hot paprika
  • teaspoon crumbled saffron
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 pieces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 head frisée
  • 1 head frisée

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and saffron in medium bowl. Mix in 3 tablespoons oil, shallots, and 1 tablespoon thyme. Stir in tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken breast halves with remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon thyme, and salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until cooked through, turning often, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to work surface. Divide frisée among 4 plates. Slice chicken; fan atop frisée. Spoon vinaigrette over.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    *White balsamic vinegar can be found at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.