Recipe: Nine 30 Minute Chicken Dinners (serves 2)

NINE 30 MINUTE CHICKEN DINNERS
Each recipe serves two.

Dredge one whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, split in half and pounded 1/4-inch thick, in 2 Tbsp. flour*.

In medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine until hot and foamy. Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides.

Add the FLAVOR MAKERS (see below). Cover and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.

Over medium-high heat, boil sauce in skillet rapidly until slightly thickened.

Add FINISHING TOUCHES (see below) and heat through.

Spoon sauce over chicken and add GARNISHES (see below).

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CHICKEN MARSALA:
FLAVOR MAKERS
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup Marsala wine
FINISHING TOUCH
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
GARNISH: Additional parsley

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup dry white wine
FINISHING TOUCH
1/2 avocado, sliced
GARNISH: chopped parsley

*CHICKEN MILANESE: (Instead of flour, dredge in seasoned breadcrumbs)
FLAVOR MAKERS
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
FINISHING TOUCH
2 Tbsp. chopped Parsley
GARNISH: additional Parsley

CHICKEN PICATTA:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
FINISHING TOUCH
2 Tbsp. chopped Parsley
GARNISH: Lemon slices

YUCATAN CHICKEN:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 Tbsp. raisins
2 Tbsp. canned chopped hot chilies
FINISHING TOUCH
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
GARNISH: toasted pine nuts

SANTE FE CHICKEN:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato puree
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. chili powder
GARNISH: Lime wedges and Sour Cream

PROVENCAL CHICKEN:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. Dried basil
3/4 cup white wine
FINISHING TOUCH
1/2 cup chopped, canned tomatoes
1/4 cup black olives, chopped
GARNISH: Chopped parsley or fresh basil

*SESAME CHICKEN:
Mix 1 egg with 2 Tbsp. milk. After dredging in flour, dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with 3 Tbsp. sesame seeds.
FLAVOR MAKERS
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
GARNISH: Chopped parsley or cilantro

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS:
FLAVOR MAKERS
1/4 cup diced, cooked ham; 1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 red pepper, cut into slivers
1/4 green pepper, cut into slivers
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
GARNISH: Chopped parsley