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CHICKEN ATHENA



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Greek flavors abound in this tasty and tender chicken dish that's cooked in the slow cooker. Olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar combine with chicken for a special treat tonight. Radelle Knappenberger - Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium onions, chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN ATHENA



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Garlic     Olive     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Feta     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon aniseed, crushed
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup Ouzo, Pernod or Ricard
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
12 black brine-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 tablespoons 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.

ELEGANT CHICKEN ATHENA



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This is an elegant dinner for company, and not hard to do at all. Add wild rice with this for a completely wonderful meal.

Provided by Susan Calderon

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs
¼ cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons minced shallots
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup butter
1 ½ tablespoons pomegranate syrup
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs and the milk. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, and then in the egg wash. Dredge in the pistachios.
  • Lightly fry chicken in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat until slightly browned. Place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
  • When the meat is almost done, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a saucepan. Saute shallots until soft. Add cream, white wine, chicken stock, and pomegranate syrup. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Place chicken on plates, and pour Athena sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 336 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 394 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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.

CHICKEN ATHENA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by jmags

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless chicken, cubed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
1 can Del Monte original recipe stewed tomatoes
1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 tsp crushed rosemary
1/3 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in oil, add onion and cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, rosemary and artichoke marinade. Cook over medium heat 10 -15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in artichoke hearts. Serve over angel hair pasta. Top with feta cheese. • I also use mushrooms and capers. I sauté the mushrooms with the meat and onion and I add the capers at the end with the artichoke hearts. • I use two can of tomatoes instead of one to give more sauce

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN ATHENA



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The flavors of everyday pantry items ring out in perfect harmony in these herbaceous pan-fried chicken breasts. -Bobby Taylor, LaPorte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chives and parsley. Spoon over chicken and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ATHENA'S KOTO KAPAMA (GREEK STEWED CHICKEN)



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This Greek recipe is a favorite dish of Chef Cat Cora. It is probably not the actual recipe she grew up with since it's from a local Greek restaurant.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced and divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Hunts, use Fire Roasted)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste (Hunts)
1/2 cup kasseri cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix salt, pepper and cinnamon in small bowl; rub chicken pieces with salt mixture.
  • Heat oil in 11-inch skillet with high sides over high heat until hot. Add chicken, skin side down. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until brown. (Cook chicken in 2 batches if pan is too small for chicken to brown properly.).
  • Remove chicken from skillet and place on plate; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion and 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add wine and scrape bottom of skillet with wooden spoon to loosen any cooked-on brown bits. Continue cooking until wine has evaporated. Add undrained tomatoes, remaining garlic and oregano to skillet; stir.
  • Return chicken, skin side down, and juices to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook slowly 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Stir tomato paste into sauce. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10 minutes or until sauce reduces by about half.
  • Serve chicken with sauce. Sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.7, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 1083.7, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 47.3

CHICKEN ATHENA RECIPE



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How to make Chicken Athena Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium onions, chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 6 servings.

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