Chicken Roulade with Olives and Simple Preserved Lemons |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You'll need to start two weeks in advance to make these preserved lemons, but purchased preserved lemons are a good substitute for these homemade ones. The tasty olives and olive oil boost the monounsaturated fats. Skinless chicken breasts keep the saturated fat low. Ingredients:
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs |
6 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and divided |
1 tablespoon chopped simple preserved lemons |
12 pitted ripe olives, drained and divided |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 cups chopped onion (about 1 medium) |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1 cup water |
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 cup golden raisins |
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric |
Directions:
1. Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup capers, 1 tablespoon Simple Preserved Lemons, 6 olives, and garlic in a food processor or blender, and pulse 10 times or until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
2. Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Divide breadcrumb mixture into 4 equal portions; spread 1 portion on each breast half, leaving a 1/4-inch border around outside edges. Roll up each breast half, jelly-roll fashion, starting with short side. Secure with wooden picks or twine.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until browned. Add wine; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 1 minute), stirring often. Add remaining 2 tablespoons capers, 1 cup water, broth, juice, raisins, and turmeric. Quarter the remaining 6 olives. Add to pan; bring to a boil. Add chicken to pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, turning chicken after 10 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.
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