Chicken Puttanesca

Chicken Puttanesca - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Mediterranean Style Chicken Meal

Chicken Puttanesca is a delightful twist on the classic puttanesca pasta dish, in this case, combining tender chicken with the bold flavours of olives, capers, and anchovies in a rich tomato sauce. Originating in Naples, this Italian classic was created as a quick, flavourful meal using pantry staples.

With my French touch, I find it benefits from a little butter, though you can stick to olive oil if you’re a purist. The anchovies add depth and umami, making the dish irresistibly savoury.

Enjoy this one pan chicken meal. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a simple green salad.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1lb 8oz - 700g)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (divided)
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14oz - 400g) tomatoes
¾ cup (6oz - 180ml) dry white wine
½ cup (4oz - 120g) pitted black olives, halved
2 tbsp capers, rinsed
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 tsp fresh or 1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red chilli flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps

Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook each side, until golden brown. Add butter, Turn heat to low and cook until almost cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside in warm spot.
Step 2
In the same frying pan, add the chopped onion, oregano, red chilli flakes. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the grated garlic, cook 30 seconds. Deglaze with white wine, and add the anchovies, crush them with your spoon, they will fall apart.
Step 3
Pour in the tomatoes, crushing and stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavours meld together.
Step 4
Add the olives and capers. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning but it shouldn’t require anything as the salt from capers and anchovies should be enough.
Step 5
Return the chicken breasts to the frying pan, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. (You may do the thicker pieces first).
Step 6
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Step 7
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Puttanesca, a quick and healthy dish with rich Mediterranean flavours!

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