Chicken Breasts With Brandied Cherry Chocolate Sauce
This sounds so wonderful. a great dish for an elegant dinner party or reduce the recipe for a romantic dinner for 2. fortunately for us chocolate lovers, research indicates that chocolate has health properties and the substances found in chocolate may help prevent blood clots and coronary plaque. chocolate also seems to increase hdl (good) cholesterol levels and contains small amounts of magnesium, potassium, protein, phosphorus, calcium and iron. the recipe is found in the february 2006 issues of delicious living. if you are not carb conscious, the chicken can be served on top of couscous or rice.
Steps
In a non-reactive bowl , mix the salt and water until dissolved.
Add the chicken and allow to brine for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken from the brine , rinse under cool running water , and pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Pour the flour into a shallow dish and roll each breast into the flour , patting gently to lightly coat.
Allow the chicken to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a heavy 12-inch skillet , heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat.
Swirling to mix and cook until the butter begins to brown lightly.
Lay the chicken breasts in pan and cook , undisturbed , until brown , about 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken pieces over and cook on second side , undisturbed , an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the chicken and place in warm oven while making the sauce.
Add the chicken stock to the skillet , scraping to release any brown bits.
Boil until reduced to 1 cup.
This should take 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the cherries and vinegar.
Bo.
Ingredients
coarse salt, water, boneless skinless chicken breasts, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, dried cherries, balsamic vinegar, unsweetened chocolate, brandy