AWESOME BAKED CHICKEN SCAMPI

Awesome Baked Chicken Scampi image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
THE MARINADE
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp wine, dry white (pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay)
1 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 pinch salt, kosher variety
1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
THE SAUCE
2 Tbsp yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp wine, dry white
2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/8 tsp salt, kosher variety
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 c panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. THE MARINADE
3. Gather and prep all your ingredients.
4. Add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl or Ziploc bag, and mix thoroughly.
5. Add the chicken and then mix to coat.
6. Place the chicken into the refrigerator, and allow it to marinate for two hours, but no longer than six.
7. THE SAUCE
8. Gather and prep all your ingredients.
9. Add all of the sauce ingredients, except the panko breadcrumbs to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
10. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Take off the heat and stir in the panko breadcrumbs.
12. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
13. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and divide between two ovenproof dishes.
14. Divide the sauce between the two dishes
15. Place in the preheated oven, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken begins to brown.
16. PLATE/PRESENT
17. Sprinkle a bit of Parmesan over the top, and serve with some fresh pasta. Enjoy.
18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.