Sauteed Chicken With Tomato Saffron Vinaigrette On Frisée Food

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-SAFFRON VINAIGRETTE ON FRISéE

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and saffron in medium bowl. Mix in 3 tablespoons oil, shallots, and 1 tablespoon thyme. Stir in tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken breast halves with remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon thyme, and salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until cooked through, turning often, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to work surface. Divide frisée among 4 plates. Slice chicken; fan atop frisée. Spoon vinaigrette over.
• *White balsamic vinegar can be found at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Score top of chicken breasts with sharp knife; place in large glass baking dish. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, 6 teaspoons oregano, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Chill 3 tablespoons dressing for tomatoes. Pour remaining dressing over chicken; turn chicken to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
• Toss olives, tomatoes, feta, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, and reserved dressing in medium bowl. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture onto chicken.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-SAFFRON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and saffron in medium bowl.
• Mix in 3 tablespoons oil, shallots, and 1 tablespoon thyme.
• Stir in tomatoes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle chicken breast halves with remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon thyme, and salt and pepper.
• Add to skillet and saute until cooked through, turning often, about 12 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to work surface and slice.
• Divide frisee among 4 plates and top with sliced chicken.
• Spoon vinaigrette over and serve.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO, THYME & WHITE WINE VINEGAR

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 200 degrees.
• Slice each chicken breast in half to form thin cutlets (easier if frozen for 10-15 minutes).
• Season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until smoking; place 4 cutlets in skillet and cook without moving them until browned, about 2 minutes.
• Flip cutlets and continue to cook until second sides are opaque, 15 to 20 seconds.
• Transfer to large heatproof plate.
• Add 2 teaspoons oil to now-empty skillet and repeat to cook remaining cutlets. Cover plate loosely with foil and transfer to oven to keep warm while making sauce.
• Remove skillet from burner. Add 2 teaspoons oil, shallot, and tomato paste to hot skillet; using residual heat, cook, stirring constantly until softened, about 30 seconds.
• Set skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken broth, vinegar, light brown sugar, and thyme; bring to simmer, scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits.
• Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper; serve immediately with cutlets.

WARM CHICKEN-AND-FRISEE SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. Drain the raisins and transfer them to a large bowl.
• Spread the bacon on baking sheets and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and pour 1/4cup of the bacon fat into a small bowl; discard the remaining fat. Add the garlic to the hot fat and whisk in the mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Tear the meat into small pieces and add it to the large bowl with the raisins.
• In a large saute pan over high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add 1 head of the frisee and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and add to the chicken and raisins. Repeat with the remaining teaspoon of oil and head of frisee. Add the vinaigrette and toss well. Crumble the bacon into the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread and cheese.