Superb Chicken Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔑 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven
👨🍳 Servings: 8
Description:
This delightful Superb Chicken recipe, infused with the nostalgic essence of old-fashioned flavors, is a true culinary marvel. Perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant broccoli, it promises a gastronomic journey to cherish. Fear not the crispy breading; embrace its deep, golden hue, imparting an irresistible crunch to each bite. And though the inclusion of bacon may raise an eyebrow or two, rest assured, its indulgence is balanced by its modest presence, recalling a time when culinary norms celebrated the savory allure of fat.
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 eggs
- Flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 strips of bacon
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 bouquet garni (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Render bacon in a large pan: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the pan. |
| 3 | Cook down the onion: In the same skillet, sauté the onion until translucent and caramelized in the remaining bacon fat. |
| 4 | Prepare the egg wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs and a splash of milk to create an egg wash. |
| 5 | Bread the chicken: Combine half of the bouquet garni with enough flour to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. |
| 6 | Fry the chicken: Working in batches, fry the floured chicken in the skillet with the reserved bacon fat until golden brown on both sides. Add additional oil if necessary. |
| 7 | Finish in the oven: Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. |
| 8 | Prepare the gravy: Return the cooked onions and bacon to the skillet. Add the remaining bouquet garni, garlic, soup, stock, and milk. Stir vigorously until a rich gravy forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 9 | Serve: Plate the succulent chicken alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp broccoli. Drizzle with the savory gravy and enjoy a nostalgic feast reminiscent of bygone culinary eras. |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 183.6
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 112.1mg
- Sodium: 153.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.9g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 23.6g
This Superb Chicken recipe is a testament to the timeless appeal of comfort food, elevated by the marriage of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and aromatic herbs. Prepare to be transported to a realm of culinary bliss with each savory bite. Enjoy the simple pleasure of good food and cherished memories around the dinner table.
