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Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Larry Elder PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  4. While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  5. To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by JDVMD
Wow, wow, wow! This is one superb dish! I used sliced black olives instead of chopped and also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by Foodie
This has great flavor. I would double the sauce next time. I call this a dry pasta vs. a saucy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by peggy
This was really,really good! The only thing I would have changed is to use chicken cut into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by katiekat1180
This was AMAZING! Wish I could give it 10 stars! This dish is exploding with flavor! Wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by KARENKINM
I wasn't too sure about the combination of tomatoes and raisins but this really was very good.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by CBARBUSCA
I was really impressed with the flavor of this recipe. I only made two changes (due to a lack... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by KATRICK123
I was so skeptical before I started this recipe, that I'm still surprised that I made it! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2007 by Virginia
I liked it, my husband did not- he said raisins belong in desserts. I thought the sweet/spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by cmzing