This sophisticated dish features tender boneless chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection and finished in the oven. The star of the show is the luxurious sauce, crafted from Gewürztraminer wine, cognac, and heavy cream, reduced to a silky consistency that coats the chicken beautifully. Sweet, earthy leeks provide a gentle bed for the meat, while a quick sauté of seedless grapes adds a surprising burst of freshness and acidity to cut through the richness. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight treat, this recipe balances bold aromatic flavors with comforting textures. ItâÂÂs an impressive meal that comes together surprisingly quickly, making it ideal for entertaining or when you want to elevate your home cooking without spending hours in the kitchen.
Sauteed Chicken With Gewurtztraminer, Leeks
Description
This sophisticated dish features tender boneless chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection and finished in the oven. The star of the show is the luxurious sauce, crafted from Gewürztraminer wine, cognac, and heavy cream, reduced to a silky consistency that coats the chicken beautifully. Sweet, earthy leeks provide a gentle bed for the meat, while a quick sauté of seedless grapes adds a surprising burst of freshness and acidity to cut through the richness. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight treat, this recipe balances bold aromatic flavors with comforting textures. ItâÂÂs an impressive meal that comes together surprisingly quickly, making it ideal for entertaining or when you want to elevate your home cooking without spending hours in the kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Bone the chicken, separating the meat from the carcass. Set the meat aside.
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Chop the chicken carcass into small pieces.
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In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carcass and sauté until browned.
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Add chopped carrot, onion, and minced shallots to the skillet. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
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Pour in the Gewürztraminer wine and cognac. Add fresh thyme and the chopped tomato (peeled, seeded, and chopped).
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Bring to a boil and reduce the mixture until only about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
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Add the chicken stock and continue to reduce until approximately 1/2 cup of liquid remains.
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Remove and discard the chicken bones and vegetable solids from the skillet.
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Stir in the heavy whipping cream. Bring the sauce to a boil, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container or bowl to ensure smoothness. Season to taste and keep warm.
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Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the boneless chicken pieces.
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Sauté the chicken until browned on both sides.
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Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400ðF (200ðC) oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and place on a platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
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In the same skillet, using the remaining pan juices, add the cleaned and sliced leeks. Sauté for 5 minutes until tender. Remove leeks from the pan.
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Add the final tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the halved seedless grapes and sauté for 1 minute just to heat through.
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To serve, divide the sautéed leeks among 6 plates.
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Place the cooked chicken atop the leeks.
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Spoon the warm Gewürztraminer cream sauce over the chicken. Garnish with the warm grapes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 69.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 45.4mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.9g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 5.7g
- Protein 1.8g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
