Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Chicken with Grape-Shallot Sauce

OMG YUM!  A little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lotta delicious!  Using chicken tenders was perfect for this, it cuts down on prep time, and it was nice and tender.

Chicken with Grape-Shallot Sauce
Adapted from this recipe.














Ingredients:
  • whole wheat flour
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • Tastefully Simple Seasoned Salt
  • freshly-ground black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups green seedless grapes, washed and halved
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions:
  • Place a few tablespoons of whole wheat flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Season chicken tenders with TSSS and black pepper.
  • Dredge tenders in flour.  Reserve excess flour.
  • In a large skillet, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil.  Cook the chicken for a couple minutes on each side, until golden brown.  Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add a couple more tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.  Add shallots and cook for a few minutes over medium heat until soft and translucent.
  • Add the grapes and continue cooking for a few minutes until grapes are slightly soft.
  • Sprinkle with a couple tablespoons of the reserved flour and stir for a few minutes until flour is incorporated.
  • Add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.  Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens.  
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet, coating all sides with sauce.  Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Continue to simmer for a few minutes until chicken is heated through.
  • Serve hot.

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