Best 6 Perfect Sicilian Chicken Recipes

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Sicilian chicken is a delightful dish that captures the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. With its tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and zesty sauce, it's a culinary journey to the heart of Sicily. This article presents two delectable recipes for Sicilian chicken: a classic baked version and a mouthwatering one-pan variation. Both recipes are easy to follow and will tantalize your taste buds with their authentic Sicilian flavors. Get ready to transport your palate to the sunny shores of Sicily with these culinary creations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SICILIAN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (8-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil, for sauteeing
1 cup chopped medium onion
4 cherry peppers, seeded and sliced
16 mushrooms, chopped
3 cups black oil cured olives and capers
Dash paprika
3 - 4 ounces butter

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into pieces. Place a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan and heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Add the onion and the cherry peppers. Discard any excess oil. Add the mushrooms, olives, and capers. Add a dash of paprika and 3 to 4 ounces lightly salted butter. Cook on a high flame until the butter is completely melted, mixing to keep the butter from separating.

SICILIAN ROASTED CHICKEN



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I made up this one to resemble the rotisserie chicken I love so much. It is so expensive here, so here's my version.

Provided by BramptonMommyof2

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in the baking pan. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano over both sides.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 528.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPICY SICILIAN CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 red onions, cut into wedges
1/3 cup pitted oil-cured black olives
8 to 12 dried chiles, such as cayenne or arbol, broken in half
6 bay leaves
1 orange, halved
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Put the onions, olives, chiles and bay leaves on a rimmed baking sheet. Cut 1 orange half into wedges and add to the baking sheet.
  • Evenly space the chicken thighs, skin-side up, on the baking sheet on top of the other ingredients. Drizzle with the olive oil and squeeze the juice from the remaining orange half on top. Season with salt.
  • Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Serve the chicken with the onions, olives, oranges and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 151 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams

SICILIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN



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My own way of doing this, of course with tips handed down from mom. I'm posting this as a request to Doreen, my cousin-in-law, who raves about my Italian cooking. You can use jarred or your own homemade tomato sauce or mine (Recipe #195848) but homemade is always better. Some of the measurements are approximate as I never measure anything. You may find you need a bit more or less. Use fresh grated cheese....not that stuff in the green canister you find on the grocery shelves. And use mozzarella cheese that comes in a chunk, not the pre-grated kind. You'll also need a large roasting pan or baking dish, large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer or just slightly overlapping each other.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs (I use Progresso)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or any other hard Italian cheese you prefer) or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated (or any other hard Italian cheese you prefer)
2 eggs, beaten
olive oil, for frying
4 cups tomato sauce (see description above)
16 slices parma ham, thinly sliced (optional)
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally. Don't worry if they're not perfect or if one half comes out real thin as you slice each one. Believe me, no one will notice.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a shallow dish. Have the beaten eggs in another shallow dish.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip each chicken breast into the egg, allowing excess to drip off, and then into the breadcrumb mixture, covering both sides. Place chicken onto a clean plate. Do this with all the chicken before starting to cook them.
  • Preheat oven to 350F/180°C.
  • Pour about 3-4 tablespoons olive oil into the pan and let it get hot. Fry the chicken about 2-3 minutes each side and transfer to a plate. Add more oil to pan as needed.
  • Ladle the tomato sauce (about 1 cup) into the baking dish to cover the bottom. Put the chicken breasts into the dish in a single layer or slightly overlapping.
  • Layer the parma ham over the chicken at this point, if using.
  • Ladle more tomato sauce (about 1 cup) over the chicken. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella all over the chicken to cover, then sprinkle the 1/4 cup grated parmesan.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until cheese has melted and become slightly golden in color.
  • Serve with pasta,remaining tomato sauce, a crusty loaf of bread and salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 2255.7, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 63.5

SICILIAN CHICKEN



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This is from Cooking Light. This dish is very well balanced - a good mix of salty, sweet, and acidic. We used chicken tenderloins and Spanish olives with pimentos, but otherwise followed the recipe to a T. The prep is super easy and this meal is done in no time!

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup Sicilian olives, sliced
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound each breast half to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour.
  • Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Add wine; cook 1 minute.
  • Add olives and the next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 414.5, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 41.2

PERFECT SICILIAN CHICKEN



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We all Marinate our Chicken. But its what we Marinate it in that matters. Now I know I'm not the only person who has Marinated chicken in Italian Dressing. But,One day, I took some of my Dads more expensive Dressing (Sorry Dad!) and Marinated my Chicken in it. And May I say. HOT DAMN! It was soooooooo Flavorful, my dad didn't...

Provided by Anthony Nicometi Jr

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large chicken breasts
1/2 bottle kens italian dressing with aged romano
3 clove minced garlic (substitute for 1t jar'd minced garlic)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Steps:

  • 1. Step 1.) Combine Dressing, Garlic, Oregano, Garlic Powder in a Medium sized Mixing bowl, Stir till combined.
  • 2. Step 2.) Submerge both chicken Breast into the Dressing mixture.
  • 3. Step 3.) Allow to Marinate at least 4 - 6 hours before Grilling.
  • 4. Step 4.) Grill till tender, or till an internal temperature of 140* (Remember to quarter turn your chicken for Gorgeous Grill marks!)

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, organic chicken, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful herbs and spices.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and make it more tender.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Sear the chicken until it is golden brown. This will help to create a crispy skin and lock in the flavor.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until they are softened. This will create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Add the olives, capers, and oregano. These ingredients will add a salty, briny, and herbaceous flavor to the dish.
  • Simmer the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the chicken over pasta or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Sicilian chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of juicy chicken, flavorful sauce, and aromatic herbs and spices is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively inexpensive to make, which makes it a great option for budget-minded cooks. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to impress, give Sicilian chicken a try.

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