Pan Roasted Mediterranean Chicken With Bacon Vine Tomatoes Recipes

ONE-SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Pat the chicken breasts dry. On each side of the chicken breasts make three slits through.
• Spread the garlic on both sides; insert some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and 1/2 of the dried oregano.
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the white wine and let reduce by 1/2 then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for 10-15 mins turning the chicken over once (chicken's internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.)
• Uncover and top with the chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for only 3 minutes. Finally add the parsley and feta cheese. Serve with a light pasta, rice or couscous. Enjoy

PAN ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH BACON & VINE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Toss the chicken breasts in 1/4 cup olive oil to coat well.
• Loosen the skin carefully from the breast, and stuff 1 tablespoon of Olive Grove rub under each breast.
• Roll the white meat over any excess rub.
• Place an oven-proof frying pan over high heat and add remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and the diced pancetta or bacon.
• Fry until crisp and browned, then put to one side on kitchen towel to drain the oil.
• Return the pan to a high heat and add the butter. When the butter begins to brown, add the breasts skin-side down.
• When nicely golden, turn and brown the other side. This will take approximately one minute per side.
• Remove from heat.
• Deglaze the pan with the white wine and add back the pancetta or bacon.
• Arrange the tomatoes around the chicken breasts. Sprinkle sugar over the tomatoes and toss gently to coat in pan juices. Season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for around 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.