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CHICKEN A LA GREQUE



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I got this recipe from "365 Ways to Cook Chicken." It tastes wonderful! You can serve according to the recipe and double the sauce and toss the chicken with pasta. I've also made it without cubing the chicken breasts.

Provided by ELo1980

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Combine oregano, salt and pepper in a small dish.
  • Rub seasonings into chicken.
  • Arrange in large baking dish.
  • Blend together olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Pour mixture over chicken pieces.
  • Bake 40 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 362.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 23.8

THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for serving
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
12 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
  • shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA



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This pasta dish incorporates some of the flavors of Greece. It makes a wonderfully complete and satisfying meal. For extra flavor, toss in a few kalamata olives. Use whatever pasta you have or prefer.

Provided by Althea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
½ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons, wedged, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 444 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

EASY GRECO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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A quick and easy chicken & pasta dish inspired by Cincinnati-style chili. The combination of cinnamon and garlic is the secret! Not an authentic Greek dish but the influence is there. Tastes great fresh and even better reheated, making it ideal for one-a-month cooking!

Provided by KyanaBelle

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
to taste olive oil or to taste clarified butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 ounces spaghetti, vermicelli or 12 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Brown chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat in olive oil, clarified butter or a combination until juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
  • Saute garlic in pan drippings til softened.
  • Add cream soup and diced tomatoes to pan, stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Add Italian seasoning and cinnamon.
  • Adjust seasonings, more or less of each, to your family's tastes.
  • If you intend to freeze the dish for later, go lightly on the seasonings as the flavors usually intensify with freezing.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Add chicken on top of sauce.
  • Top each breast with shredded cheese.
  • Cover and heat until cheese is melted.
  • Place pasta on a platter, top with sauce and chicken breasts.
  • Pass parmasan cheese at table.
  • The sauce is very, very good made fresh but is fantastic when reheated, making it a great make-ahead dish.
  • Follow the directions below.
  • Freezer directions: Cool sauce and chicken (do not put mozzarella on chicken breasts at this time!).
  • Place sauce and chicken breasts, without mozzarella, in freezer bag.
  • Remove air, seal, label, date and freeze.
  • Keep pasta and mozzarella on hand for serving day.
  • To serve, thaw sauce and chicken.
  • Reheat on medium-low to medium heat until chicken is hot throughout.
  • Proceed with recipe as directed above.
  • Alternately, sauce and chicken may be reheated in the microwave at 50% power.

POULET A LA GRECQUE



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This Greek-style recipe was given to me by a French woman. It's very flavorful, combining traditional Mediterranean ingredients with a classic French sauce.

Provided by librarylady

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken parts
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 cups white wine
2 pinches saffron threads
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup raisins
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper; coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces in skillet; cook, turning once, to brown on both sides, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in shallots, onions, and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine; bring to a boil. Then stir in saffron, curry powder, sugar, raisins, and salt and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

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