Ingredients
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For the Chicken
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2 chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin, then cut in half
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Salt and black pepper
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2 tsp cornstarch
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Neutral oil, for searing
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For the Sauce
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½ cup chicken stock
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3 cloves garlic, finely grated
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2 tsp Calabrian chili paste (to taste)
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2 tsp honey
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Kosher salt, to taste
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1 tbsp cold butter
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For the Lemony Tomatoes and Olives
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup chopped olives (green or mixed)
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½ Juice of lemon
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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For the To Serve
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Lemon wedges
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Chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with cornstarch on both sides.
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chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin, then cut in half
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Salt and black pepper
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2 tsp cornstarch
2
Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides and just about cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side.
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Neutral oil, for searing
3
While the chicken cooks, stir together the stock, grated garlic, Calabrian chili paste, and honey in a small bowl.
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½ cup chicken stock
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garlic, finely grated
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Calabrian chili paste (to taste)
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2 tsp honey
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When the chicken is nearly done on the second side, pour in the sauce. Let it simmer and reduce around the chicken until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and swirl in the cold butter until glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley if using.
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1 tbsp cold butter
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Kosher salt, to taste
6
Combine the cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup chopped olives (green or mixed)
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½ Juice of lemon
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Serve the chicken with a lemon wedge and chopped parsley. Spoon the lemony tomato-olive salad on the side. Enjoy with your carb of choice—rice, roasted potatoes, or crusty bread all work beautifully.
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Lemon wedges
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Chopped parsley (optional)
