Chicken Breasts With Olive Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb total )
8 fresh sage leaves, rubbed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup celery, sliced , include leaves
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin (can use regular raisins)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup red wine ( read *note)
1/2 cup assorted imported olive, halved, pitted
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
1 tbsp fresh marjoram
fresh marjoram , sprigs
lemon slice ( my addition)

Directions:

*NOTE: for non-alcoholic version, use 1/3 cup chicken broth plus 2 tablespoon dark balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
CHICKEN: Loosen the skin on the chicken breasts. Lift skin up carefully and for each breast, place 4 sage leaves under the skin. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken skin side up in a roasting pan and bake, uncoverd for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
SAUCE: In saute pan combine the celery plus leaves, onion, raisins, chicken broth, wine (or substitute), olives, garlic and the cayenne if using.
Bring to boil then reduce heat. Simmer the sauce uncovered approximately 7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Lastly, stir in the marjoran and simmer for 1 minute longer.
Serve chicken with sauce. Garnish with marjoram sprigs and lemon slices if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1217.03 Kcal (5095 kJ)
Calories from fat	597.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	66.4g	102%
Cholesterol	141.25mg	47%
Sodium	3151.3mg	131%
Potassium	1323.83mg	28%
Total Carbs	94.8g	32%
Sugars	27.3g	109%
Dietary Fiber	8.27g	33%
Protein	55.45g	111%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	162.2mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.09 Kcal (834 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.86g	102%
Cholesterol	23.11mg	47%
Sodium	515.52mg	131%
Potassium	216.57mg	28%
Total Carbs	15.51g	32%
Sugars	4.47g	109%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	33%
Protein	9.07g	111%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	12%
Iron	0.8mg	28%
Calcium	26.5mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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