GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ANCHOVIES

Ingredients:

2.5 pounds of boneless chicken breast,

12 oil-packed anchovies,

2 to 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled,

8 springs of rosemary, leaves only, chopped, 1 tablespoon is required,

1 finely grated zest of one lemon (required), and juice and set aside remaining lemon portion (optional),

1 teaspoon salt,

1 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,

Directions:

1. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Finely chop rosemary leaves. use 1 tablespoon of rosemary and set the rest aside to utilize as garnish.
3. Whilst using a mortar and a pestle, mash together the anchovies, chopped rosemary, mashed garlic, grated lemon zest, salt, and pepper.  Gently stir in the olive oil. In a large skilled, over medium high heat, add vegetable oil cooking spray; and cook until the garlic is golden brown in approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Spread the mashed mixture over the chicken breasts. Marinate the chicken with the mixture at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
4. Add the chicken breasts and the mixture into a large skillet with more vegetable oil cooking spray and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Flip, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Place the meat onto a serving platter. Squeeze the 1 whole lemon juice or 1/2 lemon juice over the chicken (optional), and garnish with remaining rosemary leaves (optional).