mediterranean chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Denise Dernorsek
Belgrade Lakes, ME

I was looking for yet another way to make boneless, skinless chicken breasts interesting and, after a rummage in the fridge, came up with this. You'll notice that there is no added salt - that's because the olives, capers and artichoke hearts add enough salt.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For mediterranean chicken

  • 4
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1 Tbsp
    herbes de provence
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 c
    pitted kalamata olives
  • 12 oz
    jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 Tbsp
    capers, drained
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make mediterranean chicken

  • 1
    In a large saute pan (one that has a lid), heat olove oil over high heat. meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with herbes de provence and black pepper. Brown breasts on both sides over high heat.
  • 2
    Decrease heat to medium-low, turn breasts face down and cover. Cook at medium-low until breasts are slightly underdone (8-10 minutes, depending on the size).
  • 3
    Add olives, artichoke hearts, capers, red pepper flakes and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • 4
    Romove chicken to serving platter and increase heat to high. Let liquid in pan reduce about 1/2, add butter and stir until butter is melted and sauce has an even consistency.
  • 5
    Slice each chicken breast crosswise into 5 or 6 slices, and spoon some sauce over each breast to serve.

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