CHICKEN WITH BRANDY-PEAR SAUCE

Chicken With Brandy-Pear Sauce image

A relatively simple and flavorful way to make chicken, all in one skillet. The sweetness of the pear is balanced by a good dry cheese; I've listed parmesan but padano is even better. This is a good one to show off your presentation skills; a lemon twist or creatively sliced pear looks great on top.

Provided by Jordan Elwell

Time 30m

Yield 2 portions, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts
2 medium pears, peeled and sliced thin
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
Cook chicken completely. Remove and set aside, keeping it warm.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet, add pears and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Saute until pears are barely tender, around 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook onion and garlic one minute. Add brandy, broth, honey, and thyme.
Boil until thickened, around 3-4 minutes. Add pears and heat for 2 more minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle cheese lightly over chicken breasts, then cover with sauce. Don't drown the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1031.3, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 227.1, Sodium 573.1, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 29.4, Protein 67.3