Description
Mediterranean chicken skillet brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Zesty lemon and briny olives create a simple yet elegant one-pan meal that delivers restaurant-quality comfort right where you want it.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breast, halved lengthwise
Seasonings and Coating:
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Mediterranean Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces (227 grams) can roasted artichoke hearts, drained
- 3 ounces (85 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Dust chicken pieces with a blend of gluten-free flour, salt, and pepper, ensuring an even coating that will help create a delicate crispy exterior.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing floured chicken into the pan without overcrowding.
- Cook chicken thoroughly, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 10-12 minutes per side, ensuring complete internal doneness.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, covering to maintain warmth and prevent cooling.
- Create a silky sauce base by whisking almond milk with remaining flour until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Reuse the same skillet to sauté artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers, releasing their aromatic flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour the almond milk mixture and fresh lemon juice into the skillet, whisking vigorously to integrate ingredients and develop a cohesive sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gradually thicken and concentrate its flavors while gently reintroducing the cooked chicken pieces.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional few minutes, ensuring complete reheating and thorough sauce coverage.
- Present the Mediterranean chicken skillet immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Perfectly seasoned chicken requires even coating with gluten-free flour mixture for maximum flavor and crispy exterior.
- Cooking chicken in batches prevents overcrowding, ensuring each piece gets golden-brown and evenly cooked without steaming.
- Whisking almond milk and flour separately creates a smooth, lump-free sauce that thickens beautifully without clumping.
- Mediterranean-style ingredients like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers provide intense, tangy flavor profile.
- Letting chicken simmer in sauce for final minutes allows ingredients to meld together and intensify overall taste experience.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds bright, herbaceous finish that elevates the entire dish’s visual appeal and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg