Strawberry Chicken

Strawberries are sweet and tangy fruits that give the chicken a wonderful taste that bursts in your mouth. This dish is definitely a treat for all senses. It looks, tastes and smells good too. Enjoy it with a cold salad or warm bread.

 

Serves 3

Ingredients:

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons white wine

1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

1/2 cup strawberry yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

 

Marinate the chicken breasts in white wine and rosemary. Refrigerate it covered for 1-2 hours.

Heat the oil in a skillet under medium heat. Take a chicken breast and shake off the excess marinade and reserve it. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until it is brown. Do the same for the remaining chicken. Transfer them to a plate after frying.

Puree the strawberries and yogurt in a blender for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into the skillet and add the marinade, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bring it to a boil. Season it with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally and scrape of the bits at the bottom of the skillet.

Place the chicken breasts in the skillet with strawberry sauce. Cover them and simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Transfer the chicken to individual plates and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.

 

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