Breast Of Chicken Jacqueline Recipe
- 6 (6 ounce.) boned chicken breasts, boned & skinned
- 8 tbsp. (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 c. almonds, sliced
- All-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3/4 c. chicken stock
- 3/4 c. ruby port
- 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into sixths
- Cut out white tendons from under sides of chicken and throw away.
- Flatten each chicken breast slightly.
- Heat 2 Tbsp.
- butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
- Add in almonds and stir till golden, about 4 min.
- Set aside.
- Lightly dredge the chicken with flour; shake off excess.
- Heat 4 Tbsp.
- butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in chicken and cook till just springy to touch, about 4 min per side.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to warm platter tent with foil.
- Add in stock and Port to same skillet and boil till reduced by half, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add in cream and boil till reduced to sauce-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp.
- butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add in apples and cook till just tender, stirring frequently about 5 min.
- Arrange 1 chicken breast and 3 apple slices on each plate.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning.
- Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with almonds and serve.
- Serves 6.
chicken breasts, butter, almonds, flour, salt, chicken stock, ruby port, whipping cream, apples
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/breast-of-chicken-jacqueline-36104 (may not work)