Chicken Magherita Recipes

COPYCAT CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Season the chicken breasts with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and brown it on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Turn down the heat, add the white wine to the pan, and deglaze it by scraping at the browned bits on the bottom. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice as well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and top each piece with an equal amount of the fresh mozzarella. Place it in the preheated oven until the top of the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
• Top each chicken breast with an equal amount of the pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with a side salad, pasta, or bread to make it a complete meal.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken and marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Place chicken on hot oiled grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until done.
• INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare chicken breasts as directed. Roast chicken breasts in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

MARGARITA CHICKEN II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to Broil.
• Combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, honey, oil, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the sauce.
• Broil chicken breasts for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Baste with prepared sauce for last 5 minutes of cooking time.
• To serve, arrange a folded tortilla on each of 4 plates; add a chicken breast, 2 tomato wedges and some avocado chunks. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce and garnish with 2 lime wedges.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.
• Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.

MARGHERITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

FAST AND FIERY CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in Sauce and simmer covered 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Top chicken with cheese, then let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Garnish with basil. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked spaghetti and additional Sauce, heated.

CHICKEN MAGHERITA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180c.
• Slice sun dried tomatoes thinly, allow 2 per breast.
• Open chicken breast out and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over each breast, top with tomatoes, spinach and sliced cheese. Fold chicken over to cover filling, wrap with 2 slices of prosciutto to enclose securely. Repeat with remaining breasts.
• Place chicken in an oven proof dish with vine tomatoes and cook in the oven for 25-30 Min's or until chicken is cooked through.
• To serve: Slice chicken and arrange on plate with tomatoes and serve with a side salad.

CHICKEN BREASTS ALLA MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Cut each whole breast in half lengthwise.
• Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
• Heat 1½ teaspoons each butter and oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
• When hot, place half of chicken in pan and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Transfer to a shallow, 2-quart glass baking dish.
• Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
• Remove from pan.
• Pour wine, broth and brandy into hot pan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Top each piece of chicken with slices of prosciutto and fontina.
• Pour the wine sauce over the top.
• Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.