Chicken Scaloppine with Saffron Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound thin chicken cutlets (scaloppine)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning meat
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning meat
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
- 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, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallots and garlic, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, using a wooden spoon to 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 cook for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Add the cream, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with the parsley if desired and serve immediately.
olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallots, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, saffron threads, heavy cream, parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-scaloppine-with-saffron-cream-sauce-376596 (may not work)