Description
Savory Vineyard Chicken Delight brings Mediterranean warmth to dinner tables with its rich wine-infused sauce and tender chicken. Succulent meat nestled in aromatic herbs promises a restaurant-quality meal you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets (about 2 pounds or 907 grams)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for serving
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup cooking sherry vinegar
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¾ pound (340 grams) seedless red grapes, on the vine
- 4 tablespoons cold salted butter
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- Crusty bread, toasted for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, positioning the rack centrally. Pat chicken fillets dry with paper towels and generously season with sea salt.
- Select a large ovenproof skillet and drizzle olive oil across the surface. Heat over medium-high temperature until the oil shimmers with intensity.
- Carefully place chicken fillets into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust. Rotate after approximately 4 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together sherry vinegar, minced shallots, crushed garlic, honey, fragrant thyme, and freshly cracked black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the aromatic sauce directly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Gently scatter whole grapes around the protein, allowing them to nestle between the fillets.
- Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven, roasting until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The grapes should appear softened and slightly wrinkled.
- Remove the skillet and let the chicken rest momentarily. Activate the broiler and position the skillet underneath, watching carefully as the grapes develop a slight char and caramelized edges.
- Introduce salted butter into the pan juices, creating a luxurious, slightly thickened sauce. Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet, basting generously with the rich pan sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of cracked pepper. Serve alongside crusty bread, spreading creamy ricotta and topping with roasted grapes for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate your dinner game with this luxurious one-skillet chicken recipe that combines sweet roasted grapes and a tangy herb sauce.
- Searing the chicken before roasting locks in juices and creates a golden, crispy exterior that seals in incredible flavor.
- Using an ovenproof skillet allows seamless transitions from stovetop to oven, minimizing cleanup and maximizing cooking efficiency.
- The combination of sherry vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme creates a complex sauce that perfectly balances sweet, acidic, and herbal notes.
- Broiling the grapes at the end adds a delightful caramelized char that intensifies their natural sweetness and adds depth to the dish.
- Serving with crusty bread and ricotta transforms this main course into a rustic, restaurant-quality meal that looks impressive yet remains simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg