This is a great "company" recipe. Although the chicken has a sauce, it is not too heavy, and the addition of grapes makes this perfect for a nice summer dinner. Be sure to buy crisp, sweet green grapes for the best flavor. This recipe is really pretty simple. It is, however, one of those recipes that has to be timed just right. So make sure everyone is sitting down ready to eat by the time you are finishing the sauce & then serve 'em up!
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbls olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
1 tbls orange marmalade
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 lb small whole mushrooms, stems removed
1/4 cup half and half
1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
3/4 cup green grapes
Parsley sprigs, for garnish
Heat 1 tlbs olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. If chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half, so that they are no more than 1/4" thick. Sprinkle chicken with kosher salt. Cook chicken breasts in skillet until golden brown on both sides. Meanwhile, combine marmalade, tarragon, & wine. Stir into skillet. Cover & simmer for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender (chicken should pierce easily w/sharp knife). Remove chicken from skillet & keep warm (do not allow chicken to dry out). While chicken is cooking, heat remaining olive oil & the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms & cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are golden brown & liquids evaporate. Remove from heat & keep warm.
After chicken has been removed from skillet, make sauce (this is the part where everyone needs to be ready to eat!):
Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. To pan juices, add half & half. Quickly bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce & return to a boil, continuing to stir. Mix in grapes & cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Drizzle sauce over all. Garnish with mushrooms & parsley. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Per serving:
Cal 327
Fat 15.8g
Chol 109mg
Carbs 8.6g
Protein 34.3g
