ingredients
Seedless white or black grapes
The chicken with grapes It is an original and delicious recipe, very simple to prepare and suitable for adults and children. Excellent to serve as second on the occasion of an informal dinner with friends, it can also be proposed for a family lunch single dishcompleted by a portion of white rice or one boiled potato and, if desired, a mixed salad.
The peculiarity of this preparation lies in double cooking of the meat: the chicken breast, cut into pieces and left to marinate with lemon juice for 30 minutes, is first browned in a pan with butter and chopped shallots, blended with white wine and flavored with rosemary, then put in the oven at 200 °C for 20 minutes. Finally it is transferred back to the stove and left to flavor with the grapes already dried in a separate pan with the remaining butter.
The result is morsels that are golden on the outside, soft and succulent at the heart, capable of conquering the most demanding guest. For greater convenience, we have used seedless white grapesbut any will do table varieties at your disposal; if you like, you can also opt for the black one. In both cases, it is important that it is well ripe, so that it can release all its natural sweetness.
You can replace the dry white wine with Marsala, brandy or simple lemon juice, or pass the pieces of meat in flour before searing them in the pan and add a teaspoon of corn starchto make everything more creamy and enveloping. If you like them, complete the dish with a handful of flaked almonds, for a pleasantly crunchy touch.
Find out how to prepare chicken with grapes following the step-by-step procedure and advice. If you liked this recipe, give it a try other dishes starring this super versatile meat and try your hand at the chicken curry.
How to prepare chicken with grapes
Step 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into pieces of about 2cm on each side 1.
Cut the chicken breast into pieces of about 2cm on each side 1.
Step 2
Step 2
Collect them in a large pan and sprinkle them with lemon juice 2then cover them with a sheet of cling film and let them rest for 30 minutes.
Collect them in a large pan and sprinkle them with lemon juice 2then cover them with a sheet of cling film and let them rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Step 3
Melt 50g of butter in a saucepan that can also go in the oven 3.
Melt 50g of butter in a saucepan that can also go in the oven 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Add the chicken pieces and mix them continuously 4.
Add the chicken pieces and mix them continuously 4.
Step 5
Step 5
Let them brown on high heat 5 for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let them brown on high heat 5 for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 6
Step 6
At this point, blend with the white wine 6 and let the alcohol evaporate.
At this point, blend with the white wine 6 and let the alcohol evaporate.
Step 7
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper, add a sprig of rosemary 7 and transfer the casserole to a static oven at 200°C for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, add a sprig of rosemary 7 and transfer the casserole to a static oven at 200°C for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Step 8
In the meantime, remove the grapes from the bunch, wash them and pat them dry 8.
In the meantime, remove the grapes from the bunch, wash them and pat them dry 8.
Step 9
Step 9
Finely chop the shallot and let it sweat in the remaining butter, then add the grapes 9 and let them dry for about 15 minutes on a low flame. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons of water.
Finely chop the shallot and let it sweat in the remaining butter, then add the grapes 9 and let them dry for about 15 minutes on a low heat. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons of water.
Step 10
Step 10
Once the chicken is well cooked and browned, take it out of the oven 10.
Once the chicken is well cooked and browned, take it out of the oven 10.
Step 11
Step 11
Bring it back to the heat and also add the grapes with their seasoning 11.
Bring it back to the heat and also add the grapes with their seasoning 11.
Step 12
Step 12
Cook the chicken with grapes for a few more minutes, so that it flavors perfectly 12then transfer it to a serving plate.
Cook the chicken with grapes for a few more minutes, so that it flavors perfectly 12then transfer it to a serving plate.
Step 13
Step 13
The chicken with grapes is ready to be served 13.
The chicken with grapes is ready to be served 13.
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