Chicken Scampi
Added by Will Rickabaugh




Lemony-mint chicken, works well with rice or pasta
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 tbsp

Butter
2 tbsp

Lemon Zest (approx 2 small lemons worth)
1/2 cup

Lemon juice
1 tbsp

Lemon-mint (regular mint may be substituted)
1 whole

Clove of garlic, grated or minced
1 whole

Bay leaf
1 lb

Chicken, any mix of white and dark meat
2 tbsp

Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup

White cooking wine
Directions:
  1. Zest and juice the lemons and set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and butter and stir to combine.
  4. When the zest and garlic start to brown, add the chicken, lemon juice, about half of the lemon mint, and cooking wine to the skillet. Stir occasionally until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
  5. Add the bay leaf, fresh cracked pepper to taste, and remaining mint to the skillet. Reduce heat and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  6. Remove bay leaf and serve.