This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breast strips lightly dredged in seasoned flour and sautéed until golden. The real star is the pan sauce, built with sweet red onions, briny artichoke hearts, and a splash of Madeira wine that reduces into a rich, savory glaze. Fresh lemon thyme adds a fragrant, citrusy note that cuts through the richness. ItâÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Chicken With Heart
Description
This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breast strips lightly dredged in seasoned flour and sautéed until golden. The real star is the pan sauce, built with sweet red onions, briny artichoke hearts, and a splash of Madeira wine that reduces into a rich, savory glaze. Fresh lemon thyme adds a fragrant, citrusy note that cuts through the richness. ItâÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Slice chicken breasts into 2-inch strips.
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In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.
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Lightly dredge chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and sauté, turning once, until lightly golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the skillet.
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Cook onions, stirring constantly and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Pour in 1/4 cup Madeira wine, turn heat to high, and cook, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
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Stir in one 14.5-ounce can of artichoke hearts (drained).
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Reduce heat to medium and cook, partially covered, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
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Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried).
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Return chicken to the pan.
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Continue cooking over low heat, partially covered, for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
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Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt if desired.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 299.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.7g18%
- Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
- Cholesterol 139.2mg47%
- Sodium 128.8mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 45.2g91%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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