Chicken With Brandy-Pear Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A relatively simple and flavorful way to make chicken, all in one skillet. The sweetness of the pear is balanced by a good dry cheese; I've listed parmesan but padano is even better. This is a good one to show off your presentation skills; a lemon twist or creatively sliced pear looks great on top. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
4 chicken breasts |
2 medium pears, peeled and sliced thin |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1/4 cup onion, minced |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/2 cup brandy |
1/4 cup chicken broth |
2 teaspoons honey |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
salt |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated |
pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
2. Cook chicken completely. Remove and set aside, keeping it warm.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet, add pears and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
4. Saute until pears are barely tender, around 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. Cook onion and garlic one minute. Add brandy, broth, honey, and thyme.
6. Boil until thickened, around 3-4 minutes. Add pears and heat for 2 more minutes.
7. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
8. Sprinkle cheese lightly over chicken breasts, then cover with sauce. Don't drown the chicken.
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