Chicken Cynthia

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Elegant chicken breasts with a creamy sherry sauce and fresh citrus garnish
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Chicken Cynthia

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 820.7

Description

Chicken Cynthia is a sophisticated yet comforting dinner dish that balances savory richness with bright, fruity notes. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and then baked in a luscious sauce made from butter, flour, hot stock, and dry sherry, creating a velvety texture that coats every bite. The addition of lemon juice adds a necessary tang, while the fresh orange sections and seedless grapes provide a pop of color and refreshing sweetness. This dish feels special enough for a holiday meal or a romantic evening in, but it comes together quickly enough for a polished weeknight dinner.

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry and roll them in the seasoned flour mixture, coating evenly.
  4. Heat 6 tablespoons of softened butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and brown lightly on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook gently for 10 minutes to partially cook the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped onion over the chicken and pour in the dry white wine.
  8. Bring the wine to a boil, then cover the skillet tightly with a lid or foil.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. While the chicken bakes, combine the remaining flour and the remaining butter in a small bowl.
  11. Mix with a fork until a smooth paste forms.
  12. Gradually whisk in the hot chicken stock to the butter-flour paste until smooth and free of lumps.
  13. Remove the skillet from the oven carefully.
  14. Stir the flour paste mixture, sherry, and lemon juice into the skillet sauce.
  15. Return the covered skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
  16. To serve, arrange the chicken breasts on a heated platter and spoon the creamy sauce over them.
  17. Garnish with orange sections and seedless grapes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 820.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.8g63%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 165.1mg56%
Sodium 2450.0mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 37.3g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 59.4g119%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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