CHICKEN BREASTS ALA GRECQUE

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Very flavorful and quick turn to an old favorite, boneless chicken breasts. The difference is the addition of grated lemon rind, vermouth and yogurt, and of course a splash of cinnamon. This is from a newspaper food column that's older than dirt.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon fresh grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 cup vermouth
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chicken broth, plus
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup plain yogurt
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet until very hot, then reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the olive oil, and saute the chopped onion, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and stir.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size chunks and add to the skillet, browning on all sides, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the grated lemon rind, vermouth, 1/4 cup of chicken broth and cinnamon to the skillet.
  • Cover and cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir the remaining TBS of chicken broth into the cornstarch, and mix well into a smooth paste.
  • Stir this into the pan, along with the yogurt and stir to mix well.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 220.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 27.3

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