Since arriving home last weekend it's been a bit of a whirlwind. Considering we planned and executed a wedding the month prior (well, planning took a bit longer but you know) we almost felt busier upon coming home! We had cats to attend to, a house to clean, work to catch up on, parties to attend, and friends to see. Not to mention a whole new fridge of groceries to buy since we forgot to pay our electric bill while we were gone... oops. That's why we made it a point to have a sort of stay-in date. And boy, was it nice to eat something other than fast food!
Cavit, "America's favorite Italian wine" which is made in Northern Italy, is actually known for helping to popularize Pinot Grigio in the 1970s, and while the Pinot is their star, the whole collection is pretty great. For more information on their collection and where to find it, visit their Facebook and Website.
I'd also suggest throwing in a few frozen berries and a splash of your favorite liqueur for a quick and easy sangria.
Lemon Artichoke Chicken for Two
- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 egg, whisked
- 3 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 vegetable boullion cube
- 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
-Mix together the almond flour and cajun seasoning. Prepare the chicken by dredging in the egg wash and then dipping in the almond mixture. Heat the olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until an internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Set aside.
-In the leftover oil (add a bit more if you need to), add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and add the boullion cube, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
-Once the wine has reduced by half, add the butter and lemon. Salt and pepper to taste.
-Serve hot, with the vegetable mixture poured over the chicken. Pair with Cavit Moscato.
The lemon flavor sounds amazing. This would be a great recipe to try for a special night.
ReplyDeleteI do not cook with wine often enough. Not only does this dish sound delicious but it sounds like something my husband would enjoy - which is not always easy to find!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Congratulations on your wedding! This dish sounds so light but flavorful. I've never heard of the brand Cavit so I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe! Can't wait to try it :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good! I'm excited that the recipe uses almond flour and can be made gluten free as well!
ReplyDeleteI would be excited to get their moscato in the mail too haha! This dish though - SO creative and is absolutely going on my shopping list and menu list!
ReplyDeleteThis must be added in my menu list! I am excited for this recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis must be added in my menu list!It will be more excited to share this recipe to my family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThis chicken looks so flavourful!! I hate plain bland chicken so I will have to try this recipe! The moscato sounds great too!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if I have ever had the Cavit brand before. That wine does sound like it would pair super well with the chicken!
ReplyDeleteOh I love a good moscato. It really is light like you say and I prefer lighter wines over heavier ones. This sounds like it pairs really well.
ReplyDeleteLemon flavor on foods is truly delicious. My Mom oftenly use it and we always ended up eating lots of rice with our lemon flavour meal :)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Moscato is my fav.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe sounds delicious. Will definitely have to try it out soon. I love that you paired it with a wine, sometimes I have a hard time knowing what wine will go well with a meal.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting recipe. I have been a tea totter but occassionally I can enjoy a Moscato. Can barely wait for Friday and enjoy a drink.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely in love with the flavor of artichokes with lemon. I could eat that every day. I can't wait to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so delicious! Lemon and chicken go so well together! I am going to have to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds delish! I will have to try this for the hubby and I.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great pairing. I'm a huge fan of Cavit's Moscato wine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely recipe! I can't try to make it. Chicken and artichoke - that's a good combination.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently pregnant with baby number two and I have been wanting a glass of wine more than I can begin to express! Jealous!
ReplyDeleteSo funny... My husband just tried white wine for the first time EVER this past weekend. He was skeptical, as he's always been a European beer and cabernet type of guy. But really ended up enjoying it. And the pairing looks incredible! I've never cooked with whole slices of lemon like that.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, but I have to admit, as a self admitted wino, I really had a hard time focusing on anything other than the wine.
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