CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH CHERRY SAUCE & PARSLEY RICE

Chicken Paillards with Cherry Sauce & Parsley Rice image

A "paillard" is a slice of meat pounded very thin, then sauteed or grilled at high heat. This version works for a weeknight dinner or a standout for guests. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3-1/4 cups chicken stock, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion (about 1 small)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons tawny port wine
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 2-1/4 cups stock and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook and stir onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cherries, vinegar, wine and remaining stock, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half and cherries are plump, about 6 minutes. Stir in mustard., Fluff rice; stir in parsley and remaining butter; serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.