Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Creamy Herb Chicken

For The Chicken: 
4 chicken breasts (pounded 1/2-inch thin) 
2 teaspoons each of onion powder and garlic powder 
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley 
1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary* 
salt and pepper to season 

For The Sauce: 
4 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic) 
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley 
1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary 
1 cup milk or half and half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water until smooth 

Instructions 
Coat chicken breasts with the onion and garlic powders and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper. 
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts until opaque and no longer pink inside (about 5 minutes each side, depending on thickness).
Transfer to a plate; set aside. 
To the same pan or skillet, heat another 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sauté garlic, with parsley, thyme, and rosemary, for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. 
Stir in milk (or cream), season with salt and pepper to taste. 
Bring to a boil; add the cornstarch mixture to the center of the pan, quickly stirring, until sauce has thickened slightly.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for a further minute to allow the sauce to thicken more. 
Return chicken to the skillet.
Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately. 
                                                      
Notes 
*If you don't like Thyme or Rosemary, substitute these with Basil and Oregano, or use Tarragon.
**For a dairy free option, I find Cashew milk the best in flavor. You can also use almond milk or rice milk. Yes, heavy cream can be substituted! 


Original recipe and picture from: cafedelites.com


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