Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup dry white wine; ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon Pernod or 1 tablespoon anis flavored brandy; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon Pernod or 1 tablespoon anis flavored brandy
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

1
Whisk wine, water and Aguardiente de anis or Pernod in a small mixing bowl.
2
In another small bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
3
Season breasts with salt and pepper.
4
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering and add breasts.
5
Cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
6
Turn the chicken and scatter the garlic in the skillet.
7
Sprinkle the spices on chicken.
8
Pour wine mixture into pan, cover and simmer over moderate heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Transfer breasts to plates and spoon the sauce on top.
10
Serve immediately.

307

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup dry white wine, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon Pernod or 1 tablespoon anis flavored brandy, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts 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.

Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts

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