CHICKEN ATHENA

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Found this recipe in Bon Appetit Too Busy to Cook. I don't always have aniseed and ouzo around but the combination is intoxicating! Great accompanied by orzo.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons anise seed, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup Pernod or 1/4 cup ricard liqueur
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
12 black oil-cured olives, pitted
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté chicken in batches if necessary until brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 Tbs drippings from skillet.
  • Add garlic and aniseed and stir 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, broth Ouzo and oregano.
  • Bring mixture to simmer, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Bring to simmer and cook uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to plate.
  • Turn chicken pieces in skillet over and simmer 5 minutes longer.
  • Transfer chicken in skillet to same plate.
  • Increase heat to high, add olives and cook until liquid is reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before continuing.) Sprinkle feta cheese over and serve.

Jose Jope
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I would give this dish a 5 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the results were incredible. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for.


Shanta Islam
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but other than that it was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Ian Ian
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


imranansari imranansari
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This dish is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I especially love the creamy sauce.


Shahadat Molla
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I was really looking forward to trying this dish, but I was disappointed. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.


Nyasha Mhere
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and tender and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sani Mana
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy and the chicken was a bit greasy.


Anesh Tamang
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


khayru diin
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nantumbwe Annet
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. The chicken was tough and the sauce was curdled.


Savannah Donofrio
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This dish was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and dry, and the sauce was bland and watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Britnie Brown
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I would give this dish a 4 out of 5 stars. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. However, I found the dish to be a bit too salty for my taste.


Ghulammohammad Mohammadi977
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Danyal Ashfaq
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This dish was just okay. The chicken was bland, and the sauce was too salty.


Eliza Shiks
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Shane Kelly
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it turned out delicious.


Donald McCormick III
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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