Chicken Lucia is a vibrant, comforting skillet dinner that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender chicken breasts are lightly dredged and seared until golden, then simmered in a fragrant sauce with garlic, oregano, and preserved lemon brightness. The addition of tender artichoke hearts adds a subtle earthiness and satisfying texture, while fresh parsley garnishes the dish with a pop of color and freshness. This recipe is quick enough for a busy weeknight but elegant enough for casual entertaining. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the savory juices or over a bed of fluffy rice or pasta for a complete meal. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels both rustic and refined.
Chicken Lucia
Description
Chicken Lucia is a vibrant, comforting skillet dinner that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender chicken breasts are lightly dredged and seared until golden, then simmered in a fragrant sauce with garlic, oregano, and preserved lemon brightness. The addition of tender artichoke hearts adds a subtle earthiness and satisfying texture, while fresh parsley garnishes the dish with a pop of color and freshness. This recipe is quick enough for a busy weeknight but elegant enough for casual entertaining. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the savory juices or over a bed of fluffy rice or pasta for a complete meal. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels both rustic and refined.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch thick chunks.
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In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Dredge the chicken chunks in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add finely chopped garlic to the oil and saut&# 195;© briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the dredged chicken to the skillet in a single layer.
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Sprinkle with dried oregano and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
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Add drained and halved artichoke hearts to the skillet.
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Drizzle with lemon juice and add water to create a light sauce.
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Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 374.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.2g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
- Cholesterol 192.9mg65%
- Sodium 168.0mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 70.4g141%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
