Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken cutlets (scallopine)
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Season the chicken
- cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden and cooked
- through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to serving
- plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Turn the heat to medium, add the
- shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
- Using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
- Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
olive oil, chicken cutlets, shallots, clove garlic, white wine, chicken broth, saffron threads, heavy cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-scallopine-with-saffron-cream-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)