Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts with Anisette Recipe

Name: Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts with Anisette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon anisette or Pernod; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each); Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon anisette or Pernod
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

1
In a small bowl, stir together the wine, water and anisette.
2
In another small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
3
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
5
Add the chicken breasts and 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 over the chicken.
8
Pour the wine mixture into the skillet, cover and simmer over moderate heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
9
Transfer the chicken to plates, spoon the sauce on top, and serve right away.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon anisette or Pernod, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts with Anisette 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 with Anisette

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