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Chicken Pizzaiola

by

Derek Farwagi

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 435 kcal

Equipment

  • A 8"-10" skillet or frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Skinless boneless chicken thighs (or two pieces of  breast)
  • Enough olive oil to cover the frying pan base
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes 
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ cup pitted black olives halved (Kalamata olives work well) 
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese (optional)
  • a small handful of shredded basil (optional)

Instructions
 

The chicken

  • Pat dry the chicken and flatten to about 1/4″ thickness. Cut in wide chunks and salt and pepper both sides.
  • Cook in batches in moderately hot olive oil for about 1 1/2 minutes each side. 
  • Remove from the pan and set aside. (You may want to cover them so they stay moist and warm).

The sauce

  • The frying pan will still have some oil and thigh juices but add some oil if necessary. On a moderate heat, cook onion until soft. About 2 minutes.
  • Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for a minute more.
  • Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, a teaspoon of sugar and a 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. ( If sauce gets dry keep adding a little water).
  • Add the cooked chicken thighs to the pan with the basil (if using), bring back to to simmer for a few minutes to warm them up.
    Plate with a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes

Serve the dish with small pasta like Penne, Sea Shell or Fusilli to catch the sauce or try it with saffron rice. All you need to do is soak a pinch of saffron in a tablespoon of hot water. Let that soak for 10 minutes, then add the clear saffron infusion and strands to the water you will use to steam the rice.
Variations
This sauce also works well with veal escalopes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 497gFat: 402gSaturated Fat: 115gPolyunsaturated Fat: 86gMonounsaturated Fat: 167gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 298mgIron: 24mg
Keyword Chicken Pizzaiola
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