Recipe: Chicken Breasts with Madeira
Description: This delightful dish originated from a demonstration on QVC, featuring one of the renowned “In the Kitchen with Bob” recipes, which has stood the test of time and remained a flavorful favorite. Despite the absence of the original demonstration pan, the recipe continues to impress with its exquisite taste and simplicity.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 2 pieces |
| Unsalted butter | 2 tbsp |
| Scallions | 2, chopped |
| Lemon juice | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Madeira wine | 2 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 474.1
- Fat Content: 30.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 104.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1059.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 34.1g
Cooking Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Begin by heating olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
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Season and Sauté: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Sauté the chicken in the skillet until lightly browned on both sides, ensuring they’re not fully cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a covered dish to keep warm.
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Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the chopped scallions and sauté them for approximately 5 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
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Add Flavor: Pour in the lemon juice and brown gravy, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Incorporate Madeira Wine: Carefully add the Madeira wine to the skillet, stirring to incorporate it into the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Simmer with Chicken: Return the partially cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they’re nestled into the sauce. Simmer the chicken, covered, for approximately 5 minutes more, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Adjust Seasonings: Perform a taste test and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary, ensuring the flavors are perfectly balanced to your liking.
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Plate and Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts onto individual serving plates. Generously ladle the flavorful sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated in the delectable mixture.
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Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If desired, continue simmering the sauce in the skillet for a bit longer to achieve a thicker consistency, allowing it to coat the chicken more luxuriously.
Enjoy Your Culinary Masterpiece: Delight in the succulent chicken breasts infused with the rich flavors of Madeira wine, complemented by the aromatic scallions and zesty lemon juice. This dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate any mealtime experience. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a memorable dining affair that’s both satisfying and indulgent.
