CHICKEN AGRODOLCE (AN ITALIAN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN)

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This is such a unique Italian chicken dish. Chicken breasts are briefly sauteed, then simmered in a sauce of honey, balsamic vinegar, wine, orange and lemon juice. Toss in a few toasted pignoli, and you've got a quick and delicious dinner with risotto or cappellini.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
6 allspice berries
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup orange juice
4 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper (about a tsp. each)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons toasted pignolis (pine nuts)

Steps:

  • In a large plastic bag, combine flour and chicken breasts, toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet, saute floured chicken breasts in olive oil with the whole garlic, bay leaves and allspice berries until chicken is browned.
  • Remove chicken to a plate.
  • To the skillet, add honey, vinegar and wine; cook to reduce slightly, about 10 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • Return chicken to skillet, add orange and lemon juices, salt and pepper, and cook about another 20 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is reduced slightly.
  • Remove garlic, bay leaves and allspice berries from sauce.
  • Add pignoli and heat through, another 5 minutes or so.
  • Delicious with angel hair pasta or a nice risotto.

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