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Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
85 minutes
Lemon chicken with tangy sauce over pasta, topped with lemon zest, Parmesan, and basil for a gourmet finish.
Ingredients:
  • 0.75 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 0.25 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil
Instructions:
  • Plump the raisins by soaking them in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • While heating 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add in onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne and cook until onions soften and start to turn golden, approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Mix in raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar, and cook until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Discard bay leaves, and stir in julienned basil. Cover to keep warm before serving.
  • 1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain well.
  • Once the pasta is cooking, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, coat the chicken with lemon juice (reserve lemon zest). Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Rest the chicken on a warm plate for approximately five minutes before serving.
  • To plate, thinly slice each chicken breast against the grain. Separate the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Arrange the chicken slices elegantly over the pasta, drizzle with tomato sauce, and top with a sprinkle of lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a fresh basil sprig for a beautiful finish.

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