CHICKEN BREAST WITH ORANGE AND GAETA OLIVES (POLLO CON OLIVE ED ARANCI)

Chicken Breast with Orange and Gaeta Olives (Pollo con Olive ed Aranci) image

Provided by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken cutlets
1 teaspoon kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large red onion, sliced
1 cup pitted Gaeta or Kalamata olives, whole or halved
Juice and grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon fennel powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian Parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and lightly dredge it in flour. Lightly brown the chicken in the skillet (you want the chicken to end up with a blond-colored crust) on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary, depending on the size of your skillet. Remove pieces to a plate as they color.
Once the chicken is colored, add the butter and onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the olives, orange juice and zest, white wine, and fennel powder. Put chicken back in the skillet, and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the sauce coats the chicken, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with remaining salt, sprinkle with the parsley, and serve.