Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 3 medium tomatoeshalved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • Salt

Method

  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
  • In a medium baking dish, brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the oil and rub with the rosemary.
  • Season with pepper and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic and thyme and cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover partially and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Season the chicken with salt and grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Season the mushroom sauce with salt and pepper and spoon onto plates.
  • Slice the grilled chicken breasts on the diagonal 1/2 inch thick.
  • Arrange the chicken over the mushroom sauce and serve.