skillet essentials: chicken, tomatoes & mozzarella

How To Make skillet essentials: chicken, tomatoes & mozzarella

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Add the oil to an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
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  Step 4
  Add the prosciutto to the pan.
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  Step 5
  Cook until the prosciutto begins to brown, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 6
  Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
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  Step 7
  Dry the chicken with a paper towel, and sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
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  Step 8
  Add the chicken to pan, skin side down.
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  Step 9
  Chef's Note: Leave skin side down until the skin crisps, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 10
  Flip, and cook on the other side an additional 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Remove from the pan, and reserve.
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  Step 12
  Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan, and place back on the heat.
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  Step 13
  Add the olive/caper mash, red pepper flakes, carrots, and onions to the pan.
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  Step 14
  Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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  Step 15
  Add the diced tomatoes, and the juice.
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  Step 16
  Allow the sauce to simmer for about 4 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 17
  Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 300 (150c).
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  Step 18
  Add the chicken to the pan.
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  Step 19
  Add the black olives.
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  Step 20
  Place the pan into the preheated oven, and slow bake until the chicken is cooked, and the juices run clear, about 1.5 - 2 hours.
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  Step 21
  Chef’s Note: You can bake this dish faster by setting the temperature to 400f (205c), and baking for about 20 – 25 minutes. But the chicken won’t be as fall-off-the-bone tender.
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  Step 22
  Remove from the oven and add the mozzarella.
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  Step 23
  Chef’s Tip: This dish is rustic, so don’t spread the cheese evenly over the surface; instead, place it randomly in the pan.
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  Step 24
  Place back in the oven until the cheese begins to melt, about 10 – 15 minutes.
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  Step 25
  Finally, place under a broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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  Step 26
  Sprinkle on the prosciutto.
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  Step 27
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 28
  Serve rustic style, and let your guests get their own portions. Enjoy.
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  Step 29
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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