Mediterranean Chicken Breast With Avocado Tapenade Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH AVOCADO TAPENADE

Steps:

• In sealable plastic bag, combine chicken and marinade of lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In bowl, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice, roasted garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Mix in tomato, green olives, capers, basil and avocado; set aside.
• Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill over medium-hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness.
• Serve with Avocado Tapenade.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over mediun-high heat.
• Place chicken breasts in pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan, set aside, and keep warm.
• Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in skillet. Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth.
• Bring mixture to a simmer and return chicken breasts to pan. Simmer chicken breasts for and additional 3-4 minutes or until they're cooked through.
• Place each chicken breast on a plate and spoon the tomato sauce over them, dividing evenly. Sprinkle each chicken breast with feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix together the first seven ingredients (from the cheese through to the black pepper) on a piece of waxed paper - saves on washing up later! - or if you prefer on a plate; put the oil in a shallow dish.
• Dip the chicken breast halves in the oil, then coat them evenly with the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.
• Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over a medium heat; add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the juices run clear.