Best 8 Sicilian Lemon Chicken With Raisin Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Sicilian lemon chicken with raisin tomato sauce is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Italy in a perfect harmony. This dish features juicy, tender chicken marinated in a zesty lemon sauce, then cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce made from juicy tomatoes, plump raisins, and aromatic herbs. The result is a divine meal that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



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Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives.
  • Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne.
  • Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later).
  • Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices.
  • Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls.
  • Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.1, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 484.2, Carbohydrate 120.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 24.8, Protein 59.4

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce image

Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



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Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SICILIAN CHICKEN



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This is from Cooking Light. This dish is very well balanced - a good mix of salty, sweet, and acidic. We used chicken tenderloins and Spanish olives with pimentos, but otherwise followed the recipe to a T. The prep is super easy and this meal is done in no time!

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup Sicilian olives, sliced
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound each breast half to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour.
  • Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Add wine; cook 1 minute.
  • Add olives and the next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 414.5, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 41.2

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



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Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SICILIAN CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE



Sicilian Chicken in Tomato Sauce image

Herbs, capers and a touch of cinnamon highlight the tomato sauce in which these chicken breasts simmer. Serve with a short pasta such as fusilli or conchiglie to catch the sauce. From Ontario Chicken Lover magazine.

Provided by Chef 313014

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons capers or 2 teaspoons green olives, chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine basil, oregano, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over both sides of chicken.
  • In large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken all over, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and remaining basil mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
  • Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Add capers, vinegar and cinnamon; bring to boil.
  • Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 647.2, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 26.8

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce image

Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin-Tomato Sauce image

Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for ripe lemons, sweet raisins, and plump tomatoes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, make sure to do it in batches so that the pieces don't steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The wine will add depth of flavor to the sauce, so choose one that you enjoy drinking.
  • Let the sauce simmer: The longer the sauce simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish is delicious served with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sicilian Lemon Chicken with Raisin Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The bright flavors of the lemon and raisins complement the rich tomato sauce, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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