Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce

Name: Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams package angel hair pasta; 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 2 Tbsps chopped black olives; 425 grams diced tomatoes, drained; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh basil; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 177 milliliters golden raisins; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 0 teaspoons dried oregano; 59 milliliters shaved Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsps pine nuts; 4 servings salt and pepper to taste; 680 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon white sugar

Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 849 calories, 57g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes. A mixture of olives, garlic, canned tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes.

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Raisins

Water

Drain and set aside.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Bay Leaves

Olive Oil

Pine Nuts

Tomato

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Oregano

Garlic

Olives

Onion

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Sauce Pan

Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Raisins

Sugar

Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.

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Bay Leaves

Basil

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Water

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Pot

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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Pasta

While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

Pasta

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.

To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them.

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Chicken Breast