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
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.

307

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Spiced Chicken Breasts with Anisette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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