Very good
Sicilian Chicken
Sicilian olives are large green olives marinated in herbs; you can substitute Spanish manzanilla olives. Accompany with orzo pasta and Chianti, if you're pouring wine.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and about 6 tablespoons sauce)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 304
- Calories from fat: 20%
- Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 41.3g
- Carbohydrate: 18.2g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
- Iron: 2.5mg
- Sodium: 671mg
- Calcium: 59mg
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup sliced Sicilian olives
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Preparation
- Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound each breast half to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add wine; cook 1 minute. Add olives and the next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with basil.
Sicilian Chicken Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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