GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ANISE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Grilled Chicken with Anise Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

Rub for the Chicken Breast:
2 lbs. boneless chicken breast
1 head of Anise - quartered
2- 3 tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
For the Anise:
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 - 2 tbs. olive oil
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

For Chicken Breast: Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. Rub this all over the chicken breast. Heat a large frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil. Place the chicken in the pan over a medium heat and sauté. Cover the pan slightly; when the chicken gains a nice golden color on one side; turn over and continue cooking on the other side. Do not cook the chicken on a high heat; this will dry out the chicken. The chicken is done when the meat is slightly firm to the touch and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes before slicing to keep it from drying out. For the Anise: Place the quartered anise in the pan that the chicken was just cooked in. Drizzle a tbs. of olive oil over the anise and season it with the salt and black pepper. Grill the anise until a nice golden color is reached on both sides. Serve with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon if desired.