Ingredients for Marinated Tomatoes

5 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half, lengthwise

3-5 cloves garlic, minced

10 basil leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Ingredients for Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

To be Added to Salad

2 generous handfuls arugula

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, thyme and red pepper flakes. Whisk.
2. Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and add to bowl with dressing. Add garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar and mix well. Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to marinate, longer if possible.
3. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and oregano. Place in ziplock bag and then in refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 3 hours to marinate, longer if possible.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken in oven to bake for 30 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes and cut into bite size pieces.
5. Add arugula to tomato mixture and combine. Add chicken, toss again and serve.

Enjoy!

Until next time, Kris