Mediterranean Chicken Cracker Topper Food

EASY CHICKEN CAPRESE

Steps:

• If the chicken breasts are large and thick, cut them horizontally through the middle to make thinner cutlets or pieces. If you like, use a kitchen mallet to tenderize and flatten the chicken breasts before cooking. This helps them quick quickly and evenly.
• Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat an indoor griddle or pan over high heat. Drizzle about 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to coat bottom of pan. (See notes if you prefer to use an outdoor grill).
• Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until done (chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
• In the last couple minutes or so of cooking, top each piece of chicken with a bit of the basil pesto then add a mozzarella slice on top.
• Remove from heat. Add fresh basil leaves and tomato slices on top of each chicken piece and finish with a little balsamic reduction (or balsamic glaze). Finally, sprinkle fresh basil ribbons and serve!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the flour and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet on medium flame until hot.
• Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
• Turn the chicken over, add the lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, olives, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley, and the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally and stirring the olive mixture gently to avoid burning the garlic.
• Add the butter to the pan, shaking to combine the sauce.
• Place the chicken breasts on a serving plate, then pour the olive mixture over the top. Garnish with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of the fresh parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN CRACKER TOPPER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except crackers togehter until well blended.
• Cover.
• Refridgerate for at least an hour to mix flavors
• Top each cracker with 1 tsp chicken mixture.
• Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg and heavy cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then dredge liberally in the cracker crumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.
• Bake, covered, at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

CREAMED CHICKEN TOPPERS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, whisk broth gradually into flour; whisk over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened.
• Remove from heat; whisk in mayonnaise.
• Add in chicken and the next 4 ingredients; cook/stir until thoroughly heated (do not boil).
• Serve over toast (or biscuits/cornbread).

ASIAN CHICKEN CRACKER TOPPER

Steps:

• CUT chicken into 30 pieces.
• Top crackers with cucumber and chicken.
• Drizzle with dressing.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN TRAY BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the peppers and onion on a big baking tray with half the oil. Transfer to the oven and cook on the top shelf for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, carefully make a pocket between the skin and the flesh of each chicken breast, but don't pull off the skin completely. Push equal amounts of cheese under the skin, smooth the skin back down, brush it with the rest of the oil, season, then add to the tray along with the tomatoes and olives. Return to the oven and cook for 25-30 mins more until the chicken is golden and cooked. Serve with baked potatoes, if you like.

MEDITERRANEAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg and cream and beat well.
• In a pie plate or flat bowl, combine cracker crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• Dip each piece into the egg mixture and then dredge in the crumb mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken for 5 minutes per side or until crusty and golden brown.
• Place chicken in a 9x13 baking pan and cover with foil.
• Bake covered for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes or until juices of chicken run clear.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN APPETIZER DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except crackers until blended.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Serve with crackers.