Italian Style Chicken Food

EASY ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pat chicken dry. Place a chicken breast in a large zip-top bag and zip the top (make sure to release any air in the bag first), then place it on your poultry cutting board. Using a meat mallet like this one, pound to flatten the chicken. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
• Season the chicken with kosher salt and pepper on both sides and place in a large mixing bowl or dish. Add spices, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Combine to make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and garlic.
• In a large lightly oiled baking dish or pan, spread the onion slices on the bottom. Arrange seasoned chicken on top, and add the tomatoes.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 10 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or so. Watch carefully. This can take less or more time depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. To be sure the chicken is cooked through, use an instant digital cooking thermometer. It should register 165 degrees F.
• Remove from the heat. Let the chicken breasts rest (cover with foil or another pan) for 5 to 10 minutes or so before serving. Uncover and garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Enjoy!

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the polenta into thick chips and rub all over with a little oil. Spread out over a baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden. Cut each chicken breast in half, lightly flatten using a rolling pin or heavy can, then rub all over with oil. Spread the breadcrumbs and Parmesan out on a plate, then dip in the chicken to coat.
• Place the chicken on another baking sheet and cook for 10-12 mins until just crisp and cooked through. Place a mozzarella slice on top and return to the oven until starting to melt. Pile the burgers onto buns with some salad leaves, tomatoes and a dollop of pesto. Serve with the polenta chips.

SOUTHERN ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Peel and finely slice the onions, then trim and finely slice the fennel.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan, add the onions and fennel, along with the chilli flakes, fennel seeds and cinnamon and cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft and sticky.
• Meanwhile, add the saffron to a small cup, top up with a little hot water and set aside - this will draw the flavour out of the strands and allow it to mix evenly in the pan when you add it.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan on a high heat, add the chicken thighs and drumsticks and brown on all sides, adding them to the veg pan when golden.
• Pour in the saffron-infused water, followed by the tinned tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Fill the empty tin with water, pour into the pan and mix together.
• Add the bay, finely slice and add the preserved lemons, roughly chop and add the fresh tomatoes and destone and tear in the olives.
• Season with a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then leave to bubble away for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken starts to fall off the bone and the sauce has thickened and reduced.
• Put the couscous into a bowl and just cover with boiling salted water, then pop a plate on top and leave to fluff up.
• Serve the chicken and couscous, scattered with picked coriander.

SIMPLE ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then coat with Parmesan mixture. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Serve with brussels sprouts if desired.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover with lid. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add vegetables to skillet; cook, uncovered, 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth and dressing. Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 min. or until chicken is heated through.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Reserve 2 Tbsp. dressing; brush chicken with remaining dressing.
• Heat reserved dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Add vegetables and 2 Tbsp. gravy to skillet; mix well.
• Return chicken to skillet; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 7 min., or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, heat remaining gravy in saucepan on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve rice pilaf topped with vegetable mixture, chicken and gravy.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prick sausages and brown them in the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken pieces and saute them until lightly browned. Add the onion and mushrooms and saute 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Drain off surplus fat. Add all remaining ingredients, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by half. Serve with pasta.

ITALIAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the flour, half of the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; set aside. Combine the milk, paprika, oregano, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in another large bowl. Add the chicken, turning to coat; set aside 15 minutes.
• Toss the fennel and fronds, romaine, parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Heat the remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil and the peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture; add to the skillet skin-side down. Fry 8 minutes. Flip; reduce the heat to medium high. Fry until golden and cooked through, 8 more minutes. Transfer to a rack. Blot with paper towels; season with salt. Serve with the salad.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Break the bread into pieces. In a large bowl, soak the bread in the half-and-half until the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken, egg, salt (if any), pepper, and the 3 tablespoons room-temperature butter. Put in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
• Remove the chicken mixture from the freezer; it will still be very soft. Form the mixture into four oval cutlets. Mix the parm and bread crumbs in a small bowl and coat the cutlets with the bread crumb mixture.
• In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over moderate heat. Cook the cutlets until golden brown and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

CHICKEN ITALIAN

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in slow cooker in order listed. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove skin from chicken to serve. Serve with rice or pasta.