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CHICKEN IN WINE SAUCE Serves 4-6
4 large chicken breasts or 8 thighs, boneless, skinless Salt (sprinkle lightly over clean chicken) 1/2 C. dry white wine 1 C. chicken broth 1/2 t. dried tarragon or 1-1/2 t. chopped fresh tarragon 2 t. Dijon mustard (essential) 1 T. capers; or 2 T. chopped green onions (top & bottom) 3 T. butter, melted 2 T. flour Chopped almonds for topping, if desired
Place chicken in single layer in large skillet. Sprinkle salt over chicken. Mix remaining ingredients except butter, flour and almonds; pour over chicken; bring to boil; reduce heat; simmer for 15 min. or till chicken is done. Remove chicken to warmed serving platter. Melt butter, add flour; blend; add to sauce in skillet. Stir till sauce begins to thicken; cook 5 min. longer. (I let it bubble during this step.) Return chicken to skillet; heat for 1 min. Place chicken on platter; spoon sauce over chicken and serve. Excellent with rice on the platter as a base for the chicken and sauce. Chopped almonds may be served on top.
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