grilled chicken with anise

Recipe by
Catherine Cappiello Pappas
Amityville, NY

Best when served with Prosecco!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grilled chicken with anise

  • 2 lbs. boneless chicken breast
  • 1 head of anise - quartered
  • 2- 3 tbs. olive oil
  • rub for the chicken breast:
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • for the anise:
  • ¼ - ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ - ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 – 2 tbs. olive oil
  • grated romano or parmesan cheese

How To Make grilled chicken with anise

  • 1
    For Chicken Breast: Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. Rub this all over the chicken breast. Heat a large frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil. Place the chicken in the pan over a medium heat and sauté. Cover the pan slightly; when the chicken gains a nice golden color on one side; turn over and continue cooking on the other side. Do not cook the chicken on a high heat; this will dry out the chicken. The chicken is done when the meat is slightly firm to the touch and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes before slicing to keep it from drying out. For the Anise: Place the quartered anise in the pan that the chicken was just cooked in. Drizzle a tbs. of olive oil over the anise and season it with the salt and black pepper. Grill the anise until a nice golden color is reached on both sides. Serve with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
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