Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics is the perfect flavorful dish for any occasion
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1h 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed , ground in a spicemill or mortar and pestle
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
white pepper
salt
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics is a divine recipe from the Aeolian Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily. The dish features sliced, marinated chicken breasts that have been seared until golden brown in a succulent mixture of orange juice, lemon juice, mint, rosemary, and more. This classic Italian recipe provides a robust flavor to your meal while giving it a modern, elegant twist.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add scallion, shallots and mint; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add the fennel seed and ginger, and cook for an additional minute or two until fragrant.
4.Add the orange juice, lemon juice, sherry and sugar, bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the liquid reduces by half.
5.Add the chicken to the skillet and coat with the citrus mixture. Sprinkle orange zest, lemon zest, salt, and pepper on the chicken.
6.Add the rosemary sprigs to the skillet and pour in the dry white wine. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

PROS

With a mix of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is a perfect balance.
It is low in calories and high in vitamin C.
The dish is also vegetarian friendly.

CONS

It takes more than an hour to prepare the dish.
Some of the ingredients used in the recipe could be a bit hard to find in certain local grocery stores or supermarkets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics is a healthy dish that is low in calories and high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps boost your immune system. The ginger used in this recipe has anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The dish is also great for people who want to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

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