This Cranberry, Pine Nut and Parsley Gremolata Chicken is such a great combination of flavors. Plus it is so quick to put together that you can serve it for a dinner party, date night or after a busy Tuesday.
What is Gremolata?
The word Gremolata doesn't sounds appetizing! I don't know what it is about it but it doesn't do this dish justice. Gremolata is definitely a garnish that is more than the sum of it's parts.
Gremolata is an Italian garnish traditionally made up of minced parsley, lemon zest and garlic. In Milan it is served with osso buco. Although there are now many variation of gremolata and it is served with many different proteins, stirred through pasta or used as a garnish for soup.
Here the gremolata is a mixture of cranberries, parsley, lemon and pine nuts. The sweetness of the cranberry with the creamy pine nuts works so well together and add an extra special twist to the traditional gremolata.
Can you make Gremolata ahead of time?
Yes. If you are going to be pushed for time then gremolata can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If you have time though, the flavors will be much fresher if you make it and serve it within an hour.
To get ahead you can toast the pine nuts ahead of time and chop the dried cranberries. This way to bring the dish together, whilst the chicken is resting you can chop the parsley and zest the lemon. Give everything a stir together and serve.
What to serve with Gremolata Chicken.
Sides
If you are making this dish when the weather is a little cooler, I think it works amazingly well with a simple risotto or my no cream herb pasta or if you want something lighter then try a green salad and some warm breadsticks.
Wine to serve with gremolatao chicken.
The sweetness of the cranberry, tartness of the lemon zest and then the strong parsley flavour give this dish so much flavour. But these amazing tastes can flatten some wines. I would suggest a Viognier which will work well with the fruit or for red lovers a Beaujolais will be able to take the lemon and herbs.
Enjoy x
P.S If you love chicken breast recipes then why not try these other delicious and simple chicken dinners:
- Roasted Tomato Chicken Breast
- Honey Butter Pecan Chicken
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts
- Easy Persian Chicken Breasts
- Grilled Sweet Cajun Chicken
- See ALL Chicken Breast Recipes
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Cranberry, Pine Nut and Parsley Gremolata Chicken
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
- 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.
- Pour the olive oil over the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, place on a warm plate and cover with foil to rest.
- Whilst the chicken is resting, chop the parsley and cranberries together, add the toasted pine nuts and the zest from 1 lemon.
- Once the chicken has rested for 7 minutes, slice it across the grain and serve with the gremolata on top.
Notes
Nutrition
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Stephanie Simmons says
These flavors look and sound so amazing!! Your presentation is absolutely gorgeous too!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you so much Stephanie 😀
Casey says
What a delicious looking chicken dish. I don't eat meat anymore but definitely going to make this for my mom
Claire McEwen says
I hope she loves it Casey.
A few people have commented that they are going to try the gremolata on an Eggplant steak or over a baked field mushroom. Could be a way to serve you and your mum? x
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says
This chicken gremolata sounds so wonderful and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Claire McEwen says
It really is such a quick way to perk up a chicken breast 😀
Jacqueline Debono says
This recipe is so simple but it looks and sounds delicious! Love recipes like this!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Jacqueline, so do I! Elegant but simple. Perfect for entertaining 😀
mydeliciousmeals says
This sounds like a great idea for our dinner rotation! Looks very good and want to try it. Will skinless, boneless chicken thighs work? Thank you!
Claire McEwen says
You could definitely use thighs, maybe roasted in the oven so they crisp up slightly and release some fat?
But the gremolata will be perfect with them 😀
Mayuri Patel says
The whole plating looks so beautiful. The Gremolata looks so colorful and healthy. I wouldn't mind trying it on some halloumi or paneer.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you 😀
It would be great on some grilled halloumi!!! Or like someone else suggested a grilled eggplant/aubergine steak.
Chef Mireille says
great combination of flavors - would love this for dinner
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Mireille 😀
Nayna Kanabar says
The Gremolata sounds wonderful I wonder if it would work on mushrooms or aubergine since I am a veggie??
Claire McEwen says
Nayna, I think it would be delicious on an aubergine steak, or used to top a roasted field mushroom......YUM!!!!
If you try it do let me know as I think that sounds fab!
Alison Rost says
It's really awesome to be able to make this. It's a good mix of flavors plus it doesn't take much time especially since you make the gremolata ahead! I think it's really perfect for dinner!
Claire McEwen says
I couldn't agree more Alison! So happy you enjoyed it 😀
Tayler Ross says
I just love this combination of flavors! So delicious!
Claire McEwen says
They just work so well together don't they 😀
Rebecca Hubbell says
I love finding great ways to jazz of chicken for dinner and this recipe sure hit the spot! Loved the pine nuts!
Claire McEwen says
It is such a simple yet elegant way addition. Everyone always loves it 😀