Sicilian Style Chicken Breast in Pan, is a tasty and quick dish that encapsulates the intense and authentic flavors of Sicilian culinary tradition. This recipe enhances the chicken making it tender and juicy with the addition of typical ingredients like olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, and basil, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and savoriness. Easy and quick to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a lunch or dinner that brings the sun and scents of the Mediterranean to the table. Perfect to enjoy with good crusty bread, mopping up the sauce is a must.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-Friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs chicken breast
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1.8 oz Taggiasca olives
- 1 clove garlic
- as needed flour
- 5 leaves basil
- as needed olive oil
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
Tools
- 1 pan
Steps
To prepare the Sicilian Style Chicken Breast in Pan, start by heating a swirl of olive oil in a large pan with a whole crushed garlic clove and let it fry for about a minute.
Add pitted Taggiasca olives, rinsed capers, cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces, and basil torn by hand.
Let everything cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken breast, previously floured, add two pinches of salt and a sprinkle of pepper.
Brown the chicken over medium heat until golden on both sides. Once golden, add two glasses of water and let it cook over moderate heat.
When the cherry tomatoes have released their juice and a creamy sauce has formed, the Sicilian Style Chicken Breast in Pan is ready!
Tender, flavorful, juicy, and perfect for delicious mopping up!
Gosh, how good it is!
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Storage
You can store the Sicilian Style Chicken Breast in Pan in the refrigerator for about 48 hours, up to three months in the freezer.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I substitute basil?
With fresh oregano or any herb you prefer.
How to replace fresh cherry tomatoes?
You can use peeled tomatoes or a glass of tomato sauce, in this case, however, you must brown the chicken before adding the tomato.
Can I omit the capers?
Sure!
Can I use salted capers?
Of course, they are the same ones I used, just desalinate them first with some water.