Atkins Sauteed Chicken Food

ATKINS SAUTEED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter together with olive oil. Brown chicken in batches. Transfer to a bowl. Melt remaining butter. Add onion to skillet; cook 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add stock, vinegar and oregano. Return chicken and accumulated juices to skillet. Cover and simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

CREAMY SAUTEED CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray.
• Heat the skillet on medium heat.
• Cook the chicken 2 minutes per side.
• Reduce heat to med-low.
• Add milk, chicken broth, and the onion.
• Cook 5 minutes, turning the chicken on occasion, until the onions are tender.
• Add the spinach and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the juices of the chicken run clear.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet, and keep it warm.
• Increase heat to medium.
• Cook the spinach mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Serve the chicken on top of the spinach.

ATKINS HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and thyme, inside and out. Loosen skin from breast with and index finger and stuff 2 slices of lemon and 1 tablespoon butter onto each side of the breast. Place remaining lemon in the cavity. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan. Roast 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes; basting occasionally. A instant meat thermometer should read 170 in the thickest part of the thigh (not touching bone). Transfer chicken to a cutting board; wait 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute. Pour off fat from pan. Place pan over 2 burners; pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Scrape up brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook 2-3 minutes. Pour over carved chicken.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 12 inch skillet, Dutch oven or casserole with lid. Pour in oil and heat until quite hot. Line pan with a batch of chicken breasts and fry over high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown other side. Remove with tongs and continue browning remaining pieces. Set chicken aside.
• Reduce heat to medium, put garlic and shallots in pan, and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add oregano, white wine, salt and pepper and saute uncovered about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, shaking pan from time to time.Add tomatoes and return chicken to pan, cover and cook about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is done. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
• Scoop chicken out onto a platter and serve with rice or over mashed potatoes.