MY BIG FAT GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

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My recipe for Greek lemon chicken breasts in white wine sauce with artichoke hearts and capers. It's easy to prepare... and delicious.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness)
fresh ground sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
nonstick cooking spray
olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 -3 cloves chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon minced of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch crushed dried oregano
1/3 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
1 tablespoon nonpariel capers, drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • NOTE: THIS RECIPE MAY BE DOUBLED TO 4 SERVINGS USING THE GIVEN CHICKEN PROPORTIONS, SIMPLY BY USING LARGE BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN BREASTS, DIVIDED INTO 4 SERVING-SIZE CUTLETS (IN THAT CASE, DOUBLE THE SAUTE BUTTER, ALMONDS, AND SAUCE INGREDIENTS, BUT FIRST WHISK 2 TEASPOONS CORNSTARCH INTO THE CHICKEN BROTH BEFORE ADDING, SO SAUCE WILL HAVE THE PROPER CONSISTENCY).(STEP ONE): BUTTERFLY two boneless skinless chicken breasts into open heart-shaped slices; REMOVE any fat, tendon or membrane if present; PLACE butterflied chicken atop a sheet of plastic wrap, then wrap sheet around chicken to cover completely; POUND chicken using a heavy flat mallet, firmly in continuous outward motions, to pound/stretch chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • PREP and measure all required ingredients and have close to your cooking station; UNWRAP plastic from chicken and season both sides with fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  • MEASURE 1/4 cup flour into a large plastic resealable container or zip-lock bag; ADD 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary to flour; SEAL container and shake to blend; PLACE one seasoned chicken piece into container; SEAL container; SHAKE and swirl container to coat chicken thoroughly and evenly; REPEAT dredging procedure with remaining chicken.
  • INTO a small mixing bowl, whisk together the following SAUCE ingredients (omitting white wine, garlic and butter): 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh mint, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1 pinch ground cumin and 1 pinch crushed dried oregano; STIR in 1/3 cup drained water-packed artichoke hearts, and 1 tablespoon drained nonpariel capers; PLACE bowl close to cooking station.
  • COAT a very large saute pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray; HEAT 3-4 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat; SEAR chicken 2 - 2 1/2 minutes on one side; TURN chicken using tongs; COOK other side for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes; REMOVE pan from heat; TRANSFER chicken to a plate.
  • POUR off most of the the oil from pan, wiping outer sides of pan immediately to catch drips; RETURN saucepan to medium-high heat.
  • DEGLAZE the pan with 1/4 cup dry white wine; ADD 2-3 chopped cloves garlic and cook until liquid is reduced to half, about 2 minutes; POUR the seasoned chicken broth mixture into saucepan.
  • RETURN the cutlets to saucepan and allow to cook for one minute; TURN cutlets and cook for one remaining minute; TRANSFER cutlets to serving plates.
  • ADD 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to saucepan, swirling pan as butter melts; ONCE butter has melted, pour sauce over each cutlet serving; GARNISH with minced fresh parsley.
  • SERVE and ENJOY!

Gilda Dechezeaux
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The chicken is cooked in one pan, and the lemon sauce comes together in just a few minutes. The result is a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I will definitely be making thi


Ashur Oraha
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This recipe is a great way to add some zesty flavor to your chicken. The lemon sauce is tangy and bright, and it pairs perfectly with the tender chicken. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making t


Mkaleem Ullah
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are clear and concise. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will defini


Esraa Ibrahim
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect accompaniment. I served it over rice, and it was a meal that the whole family enjoyed.


Kyle Dewa
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful lemon sauce, and then grilled or baked. The result is a moist and tender chicken with a delicious lemon flavor. I highl


Victor patrick
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This recipe is a great way to add some Mediterranean flavor to your weeknight dinners. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon sauce, and the addition of oregano and thyme gives it a nice depth of flavor. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit w


Meet khan Mirani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. The chicken was delicious! The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful


Baby Official
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I love the bright and tangy flavors in this recipe. The lemon sauce is the perfect complement to the tender chicken. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Saim khan Saim khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is coated in a flavorful lemon sauce, and the vegetables are roasted until they are tender and slightly caramelized. The combination of flavors is sure to please even th


Jeffrey Matthews
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Shahin Mahmod
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful lemon sauce, and then grilled or baked. The result is a moist and tender chicken with a delicious lemon flavor. I highl


Ndumiso Makhanya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. The chicken was delicious! The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful


faheem sheikh
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. There are only a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is bright and flavorful. I will definitely be making th


Star Biachi
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This recipe is a great way to add some Mediterranean flavor to your weeknight dinners. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon sauce, and the addition of oregano and thyme gives it a nice depth of flavor. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit w


Diin Wiz
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious meal. The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing t


Latishia Swain
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the lemon sauce is tangy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Cool Black Music
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This Greek lemon chicken recipe is a keeper! It was flavorful and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.