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Editor's Favorite Chicken Saganaki

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 25-35m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 4 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup liqueur (ouzo liqueur or dry white wine, ouzo preferred)
  • 1 can (16 ounce) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 (1 1/2 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breast (halves, to equal 4 chicken breasts)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled, 1/2 cup, please use imported)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or flat leaf parsley)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium-size saucepan. Add onions and cook 6 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden.

  • Step 2: Add garlic and oregano and cook 2 minutes longer.

  • Step 3: Pour in ouzo (or white wine), then add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer (partially cover saucepan to prevent splattering). Simmer 10 minutes over low heat, until sauce is thickened; set aside.

  • Step 4: Season chicken with salt and pepper. To a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil.

  • Step 5: Add chicken and cook 3 - 4 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

  • Step 6: Add sauce to skillet and simmer 2 minutes longer.

  • Step 7: Remove to a platter and top with feta cheese and dill. Serve immediately.


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