Chicken with Savory Olives

Name: Chicken with Savory Olives
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 or 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil; 1 pound onions, diced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanut halves; 3/4 pound chicken breasts, skinned and boned and cut in quarters; 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms, white or wild; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 8 large Greek, Italian or French olives, green or black, pitted and coarsely cut; Salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

1 or 2tablespoons canola or olive oil
1pound onions, diced
1large clove garlic, minced
¼cup roasted, unsalted peanut halves
¾pound chicken breasts, skinned and boned and cut in quarters
½pound sliced mushrooms, white or wild
½cup dry white wine
8large Greek, Italian or French olives, green or black, pitted and coarsely cut
Salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2tablespoons minced parsley

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet or 2 tablespoons in conventional skillet large enough to hold all ingredients.
Step 2
Saute onion until it softens and begins to brown. Remove half of it and set aside for use in potatoes.
Step 3
Add peanuts and garlic to remaining onion and saute for 2 or 3 minutes longer. Push mixture aside.
Step 4
Add chicken and brown on both sides.
Step 5
Add mushrooms, wine and olives. Season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until chicken is cooked. Add parsley and serve.