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CHICKEN WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
GLADIATORS: THE ORIGINAL CELEBRITY ATHLETES?
• 1/3 cup mint, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp pepper
January is a busy month for sports, which includes football playoffs and the NBA and NHL seasons. Stars from each of these leagues have cultivated a global fan base and become celebrities, but this is nothing new. Thousands of years ago, many gladiators reached untold levels of fame, too. For the most part, gladiators were not born into nor did they receive much wealth. In most cases, they were originally slaves who became so indebted they had to sell their bodies. Many slaves were chosen and sent to gladiatorial schools, where they trained to become the best, too. For their fights, the Colosseum in Rome was built almost 2,000 years ago and could seat up to 75,000 people. For comparison, the largest U.S. stadiums hold a little over 100,000 people. Back then, there were no Jumbotrons or screens to see from far away. Tens of thousands of people would happily watch gladiator fights with nothing but eyes.
• 1 lemon, for juice and zest
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired and sear it in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side. Bake chicken until its internal temperature is 165 F. 4. In a blender, add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, mint, pepper, and lemon zest and juice and blend ingredients until coarsely mixed.
The story of gladiators prove athletes are and always have been influential.
5. Top chicken with sauce and serve!
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