Chicken Breasts With Olive Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 8 fresh sage leaves, rubbed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup celery, sliced, include leaves; ½ cup yellow onion, chopped; ½ cup golden raisin (can use regular raisins); ½ cup chicken stock; ½ cup red wine (read *NOTE); ½ cup assorted imported olive, halved, pitted; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram; fresh marjoram, sprigs; lemon slice (my addition)

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
8 fresh sage leaves, rubbed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup celery, sliced, include leaves
½ cup yellow onion, chopped
½ cup golden raisin (can use regular raisins)
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup red wine (read *NOTE)
½ cup assorted imported olive, halved, pitted
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
fresh marjoram, sprigs
lemon slice (my addition)

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*NOTE: for non-alcoholic version, use 1/3 cup chicken broth plus 2 tablespoon dark balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
CHICKEN: Loosen the skin on the chicken breasts.
4
Lift skin up carefully and for each breast, place 4 sage leaves under the skin.
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Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
6
Place the chicken skin side up in a roasting pan and bake, uncoverd for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
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SAUCE: In saute pan combine the celery plus leaves, onion, raisins, chicken broth, wine (or substitute), olives, garlic and the cayenne if using.
8
Bring to boil then reduce heat.
9
Simmer the sauce uncovered approximately 7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
10
Lastly, stir in the marjoran and simmer for 1 minute longer.
11
Serve chicken with sauce.
12
Garnish with marjoram sprigs and lemon slices if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total), 8 fresh sage leaves, rubbed, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Olive Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts With Olive Sauce

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