CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE & FRESH HERB SAUCE

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This a wonderful classical French dish, with a simple delicious butter sauce flavoured with fresh herbs and made from the reduced wine cooking liquid. Tips: Use any of the following chopped fresh herbs and herb mixtures; 3 Tbsp. basil or parsley, 3 Tbsp. parsley and 2 tsp. tarragon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, or marjoram; 1 Tbsp. each parsley, chives & chervil and 2 tsp. tarragon. If fresh hers are unavailable, use one-third of the amount dried herbs instead.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces (with skin)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white wine
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Season chicken with pepper and salt. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken all over; about 8 minutes. Drain fat from pan.
  • Add wine; cover; and simmer over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Transfer chicken to serving plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Add minced garlic to pan; bring to boil and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in butter, piece by piece. Stir in herbs of choice. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.2, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 230.1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.5

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