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Cranberry, Pine Nut and Parsley Gremolata Chicken

This Cranberry, Pine Nut and Parsley Gremolata Chicken is such a great combination of flavors. Sweet cranberries, creamy pine nuts and the fresh hit of parsley and lemon. Plus it is so quick to put together!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts - skinless and boneless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Gremolata
  • 3 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoon toasted pine nuts see notes
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Lay the chicken breast out on a chopping board, cover with greaseproof paper and pound the chicken breasts with a smooth meat mallet or rolling pin until it has a uniform thickness.
  2. Pour the olive oil over the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat a fry pan over a medium high heat, add the chicken breasts and cook for 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan, place on a warm plate and cover with foil to rest.
  5. Whilst the chicken is resting, chop the parsley and cranberries together, add the toasted pine nuts and the zest from 1 lemon.
  6. Once the chicken has rested for 7 minutes, slice it across the grain and serve with the gremolata on top.

Notes

  • To toast pine nuts, put them in a cold fry pan with no oil. Heat them over a medium heat until golden and toasted. one toasted immediately remove them from the pan as they will continue to cook and can easily burn.

Nutrition Information

Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 515mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 19.5mg (22%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.