BREASTS OF CHICKEN BONNE MAMAN

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When I create a dish, I am apt to give it a name - at the very least as a point of reference. When I made a dish with chicken breasts and small white onions, mushrooms and a little dry white wine, it reminded me so much of a meal served in my childhood home that I dubbed it "bonne maman," which means grandmother or granny. It is an excellent home-style dish that can be made in minutes. Simply cook the breast pieces in a skillet and add the onions. Ten minutes later add the mushrooms and wine. The total cooking time is less than 20 minutes.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
26 small white onions, about 1/2 pound
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound mushrooms, left whole if small, otherwise sliced or quartered
8 fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Cut each piece of breast in half crosswise down the center. Cut off and discard any bone lines or membranes.
Sprinkle the breast with salt and pepper.
Peel the onions and put them in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook about 2 minutes. Drain.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the breast pieces.
Cook about 30 seconds and add the onions.
Cook 10 minutes and turn the breast pieces. Scatter the mushrooms over all and cook about 3 minutes.
Add the basil leaves, wine and butter. Cover and cook about 3 minutes. Remove the basil leaves and garnish each piece of breast with one of the leaves. Serve with the onions and mushrooms in sauce spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 739 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams