Exquisite Mediterranean Champagne Chicken

Delight in this exquisite Mediterranean dish of tender chicken cutlets, bathed in a luxurious sauce infused with the delicate flavors of champagne, aromatic herbs, and savory olives, artfully garnished with artichoke hearts and toasted pine nuts. A culinary masterpiece fit for any special occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Exquisite Mediterranean Champagne Chicken
4	chicken cutlets
1	tablespoon olive oil
3	tablespoons butter
1 ½	Brut champagne
1	tablespoon flour
⅓	teaspoon allspice
¾	teaspoon dried basil
⅓	teaspoon paprika
1	cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
⅓	cup Greek olives, pitted and halved
2	tablespoons pine nuts

Instructions

• Preparation of Mediterranean Champagne Chicken

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet.
  3. Add the chicken cutlets and cook them on both sides until they are cooked through.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken cutlets from the skillet and set them aside.
  5. In the same skillet with the drippings, add the butter and cook until melted.
  6. Pour in the champagne and increase the heat to medium-high.
  7. Sprinkle in the allspice, basil, and paprika, stirring the mixture well.
  8. Gradually stir in the flour while continuing to stir.
  9. Allow the sauce to thicken for about a minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  10. Add the marinated artichoke hearts and Greek olives to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
  11. Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the flavorful sauce over them.
  12. Reduce the heat, sprinkle in the pine nuts, and gently mix them into the dish.
  13. Serve the Mediterranean Champagne Chicken with the artichoke, olive, and pine nut mixture generously spread over the top.

Aug 06, 2024