Buca Di Beppo Chicken Glorioso Recipes

BUCA DI BEPPO CHICKEN WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Cut three lemons in half and use for fresh lemon juice. Pour the juice through a fine strainer. Cut the last lemon into wedges for garnish.
• Begin to heat the olive oil in a 12 inch sauté pan on med-high.
• Pound the chicken to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• While oil is getting hot, lightly season both sides of the chicken breast with salt.
• Lightly dust the chicken breast in the flour, shake off excess flour.
• Place chicken in the sauté pan; when the chicken is golden brown, turn over and brown the other side as well. It is important to brown both sides to insure the chicken is completely cooked through.
• When both sides are nice and brown, add white wine and lemon juice.
• Continue to cook for approximately two to three minutes. The liquid should reduce approximately half.
• Once the liquid is reduced, remove the chicken breasts from the pan and turn off heat.
• Check to make sure the chicken breasts are cooked by turning each piece of chicken over and cutting it halfway through with a knife. There should be no visible pink. If the chicken is not completely cooked through, place inches a 400 degree oven for five minutes to complete cooking.
• Finish the sauce by placing the softened butter in the pan. Using rubber spatula, work the butter into the sauce as it melts.
• Add capers to the sauce.
• Pour sauce directly on top of chicken breasts. Garnish with lemon wedges.

BUCA DI BEPPO LITTLE HAT PASTA WITH SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large sautepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and crushed red pepper cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken and saute until brown.
• Add broccoli, zucchini and salt; cook until tender and brown, about five minutes.
• Set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling water cook the pasta until al dente.
• Prior to draining the pasta, take 1/4 cup of the hot water and add it to the sauce along with the tomato.
• Drain the pasta very well.
• Place the pasta back into the pot with the sauce and the cheese.
• Toss very well, until the sauce is completely incorporated.
• Serve immediately.

BUCA DI BEPPO CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SPINACH SAUCE (OR CHICKEN B

Steps:

• To prepare the hens, split open the back of each Cornish game hen with a sharp knife or poultry shears.
• Remove giblets, rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Flatten leaving hens in one piece.
• Place olive oil, crushed red pepper, rosemary, oregano and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
• Add hens to the mixture and marinate for approximately 2 hours, turning the hens from time to time.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the hens on a large sheet pan, skin side down. Spoon some of the marinade over the hens. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, turn the hens skin side up and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the meat is done and skin is golden brown and crisp. (When using chicken breasts I usually cook at 375 degrees for 25 minutes skin side down, and 20 minutes skin side up until thermometer reaches 175 degrees in the biggest piece).
• Remove the hends from the oven, place on serving dishes and top with Spinach Sauce.
• To prepare Spinach Sauce bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the garlic.
• Cook until the cream is reduced by half.
• Add the spinach, salt and pepper, and heat through, cooking for approximately 5 minutes.
• Remove sauce from heat and add butter.
• Mix well until the sauce has thickened. If you prefer a smoother sauce, puree in a blender or food processor.
• **Try draining the frozen spinach in a salad spinner. It works fabulously!

BUCA DI BEPPO CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• For Chicken Cacciatore:.
• Bake chicken in a 360 degree F oven until cooked completely through and golden brown in color.
• Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic, onions, and mushrooms. Sauté until onions become tender.
• Add capers, oregano, and sherry. Once half the sherry has cooked out, add the marinara sauce and reduce by a third.
• For Mashed Potatoes:.
• Wash potatoes and boil until tender and soft. Place potatoes in mixer with rest of ingredients and mix on low speed until potatoes are mashed.
• On a large platter, place a ring of mashed potatoes just inside the rim. Place chicken on the potatoes. Top chicken with sauce, serve to delighted guests and graciously accept their compliments.