Friday, August 15, 2008

ajk's Mediterranean Chicken

1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
2 small cans chicken broth
1/4 cup wine
juice of one lemon
1 can of artichoke hearts
1 pkg mushrooms
1/2 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
1/2 cup of olives, cut in half
optional = 1 clove garlic, TBS capers
Preheat oven to 350.
Use a pan that can be transferred to oven.
Saute chicken in butter and olive oil on medium heat till light brown.(enough to coat bottom of pan) If using garlic add garlic and mushrooms to pan for approx 3 min. Add arti hearts, wine, chicken broth and lemon juice. Let it cook about 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and olive and if using, capers. Put in oven for approx 20 min (til it bubbles) I then thicken the sauce w/ a little cornstarch mixed w/ water.