UPTOWN CHICKEN & RED-EYE GRAVY

Uptown Chicken & Red-Eye Gravy image

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 halves)
2 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 c chopped ham (i use lunchmeat type sliced ham)
1/2 c strong brewed coffee
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 medium portebello mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 Tbsp water

Steps:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag, and shake to coat.
2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Combine ham, coffee, 1/4 cup water, and sugar; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done and mushrooms are tender. Remove chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon, place on a platter, and keep warm.
4. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, and stir with a wire whisk; add to cooking liquid in skillet. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon over chicken and mushrooms and serve.