MARTINI CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Summer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup pitted green olives, halved lengthwise
1 (3-ounce) jar cocktail onions, drained
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 cup gin
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind juniper berries. In a small bowl mix the ground juniper with the salt. Arrange chicken breast slices on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle juniper salt evenly on both sides of each piece of chicken, patting it on. Heat olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Cook chicken in batches (don't crowd pan), turning once or twice (adjust heat lower as necessary to keep bits on bottom from burning) until just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes total per batch. Transfer chicken as cooked to a platter. Have a lid for the skillet ready. Add olives and onions to skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring, 30 seconds. Add vermouth, stirring and scraping up browned bits, then carefully add gin. When hot, the gin will likely ignite, so keep a safe distance from the pan. If the gin does ignite, cover the pan with the lid. When the flames die out, remove the lid, then boil the liquid over medium-high heat until it is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Add any juices that have accumulated on the platter and return the liquid to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, then swirl the pan until the butter is incorporated. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and season with the pepper. Let each diner squeeze a bit of lemon juice to taste over their serving, if desired.

Junaidkhan Junaid khan
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This recipe is a must-try. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dababy Black
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gloria Garcia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from other meals, and this recipe is a great way to use it up. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is so tasty.


Amanda Tanya
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I love this recipe because it's so healthy. The chicken is cooked in a healthy way and the sauce is made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding this to my family.


Stephanie Beaulieu
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This recipe is a lifesaver. I'm always looking for quick and easy meals, and this recipe fits the bill. The chicken is cooked in no time and the sauce is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Camille-Claudel Nortje
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for chicken. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Waseem rajpoot official Waseem rajpoot official
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This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken and sauces, and it always turns out great. I love that I can customize it to my own taste.


Carter Meaux
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Jocelyn Estrada
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Charnorlie Rabe
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rabab Nour
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it together in a few minutes and it always turns out great.


Bengali Tv Serial
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect consistency.


abdul kader
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty.


azhar din
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.