Daiquiri Chicken Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Daiquiri Chicken recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This exquisite dish combines tender chicken breasts with a burst of fruity sweetness and aromatic basil, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe is ideal for both beginner and seasoned cooks alike.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 538.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 20.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 99mg
- Sodium Content: 482.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 23.4g
- Protein Content: 30.9g
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red currant jelly
- 1/4 cup Bacardi 151 rum
- 3 strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped Thai basil
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken to perfection.
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Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large Ziploc bag and gently pound them to flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking.
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Dredge Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating them evenly on all sides.
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Brown Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and brown them on both sides until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
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Transfer to Oven: Once browned, transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-proof dish and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
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Sauté Shallots: In the same skillet used for browning the chicken, add the chopped shallots and sauté for about 1 minute, until they become translucent and fragrant.
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Deglaze Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth, using a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. This process will infuse the sauce with rich flavor.
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Add Jelly and Fruit: Stir in the red currant jelly and quartered strawberries, allowing them to meld with the savory broth. Sprinkle in the chopped Thai basil for a burst of freshness.
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Reduce and Flame: Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce by half, intensifying the flavors. Then, carefully add the Bacardi 151 rum to the skillet and ignite it with a flame. Be cautious during this step, as the flames will quickly subside.
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Simmer with Chicken: Once the flames have subsided, return the fully-cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the flavorful sauce. Allow them to simmer together for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the delicious flavors of the sauce.
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Serve and Enjoy: Plate the chicken breasts with a generous ladle of the fragrant sauce over a bed of cooked jasmine rice, allowing the flavors to mingle harmoniously. Garnish with additional chopped basil, if desired, for a pop of color and freshness.
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Share the Love: This recipe yields 2 servings, making it perfect for a cozy dinner for two or a delightful meal to share with loved ones. Enjoy the rich flavors and succulent textures of our Daiquiri Chicken recipe, and savor every moment of the culinary journey.
Bon Appétit! 🍽️🍓🍗
