Introducing a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of French cuisine, the "French Chicken with Sherry Nutmeg Sauce." This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, infused with the rich flavors of sherry and the warmth of nutmeg, all enveloped in a velvety sauce that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to embark on a sensory journey as we unveil the secrets behind this classic French recipe, providing you with step-by-step instructions to recreate this dish in your kitchen and impress family and friends.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH CHICKEN IN SHERRY SAUCE
This is a good dish to use when entertaining because you can get everything ready ahead of time and then stick it in the oven at the appropriate time with nothing to do but baste a few times during the cooking. It is also a "beautiful" dish when prepared and garnished with the orange slices. It appears to have taken a lot more effort than exerted.
Provided by TPubmgjbd
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts, skin-side up, on broiler pan and broil 2 inches from heat for 10 minutes or until skin is browned.
- Place chicken in casserole.
- Sprinkle with salt, onion, mushrooms and green pepper.
- Combine orange juice, water, Sherry, flour, brown sugar, orange rind, salt and pepper in saucepan; blend well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Add parsley; pour over chicken.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Baste several times during baking.
- Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with orange slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 678.5, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.3
CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 12m
Yield about 2 cups of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
- Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
- The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-SHERRY SAUCE
This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its leftovers in rice casseroles and hot, open-face sandwiches. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For brine, in a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning several times., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain and discard brine. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium heat. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., In the drippings, saute garlic for 1 minute. Add broth, sherry or additional broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Discard thyme. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and remaining pepper. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN FRENCH
Chicken French has everything I love in a recipe. It's delicious and easy, frugal, yet fancy, and everyone loves it. Better yet, it has a vague, confusing history and completely preposterous name. This not-French recipe hails from the Rochester area of New York State, where it's a staple on virtually every Italian-American restaurant menu.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Beat eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl. Whisk flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in another shallow bowl.
- Gently press chicken into flour mixture to coat; shake off excess flour. Dip into egg mixture and coat completely.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter together in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Cook and stir vegetable broth, sherry, and lemon juice in the same skillet; bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat and add cold butter chunks; stir until butter is melted and sauce is shiny and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir parsley into sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet over medium heat, spoon sauce over the top, and cook until chicken is heated through and no longer pink in the center, 1 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 328.5 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 48.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 2305.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN SAUTé WITH SHERRY
Provided by James Beard
Categories Chicken Poultry Sauté Quick & Easy Sherry Winter House & Garden
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in skillet and sauté chicken pieces, turning to color on all sides-do not let them get too brown, the chicken should be just a delicate golden color. Reduce flame and add salt, pepper, and ginger. Add 1/2 cup sherry and cook gently for 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken once or twice to bathe it evently in the juices. When tender remove to a hot platter. Add remaining sherry to pan, turn up heat, cook, and stir, scraping up the brown crust from the pan and blending it into the sauce. When blended and hot, pour sauce over chicken. Serve with sautéed or fried potatoes and a green salad. With this, drink a dry white wine.
CREAMY NUTMEG CHICKEN
Being a new mom on a small budget, I've been experimenting with chicken recipes. I actually wanted to make another dish but didn't have all the ingredients, so I substituted a few and came up with this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute onion and parsley until onion is tender. Add the soup, sour cream, milk, nutmeg, sage, thyme and rosemary; mix well. Return chicken to the skillet an spoon sauce over pieces. , Simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, basting occasionally. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN FRENCH - ROCHESTER, NY STYLE
I've been making this recipe for years, and it is one of my family's most requested meals. Serve with brown and wild rice or rice pilaf along with Italian-cut green beans. Enjoy!
Provided by rocgrandma
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk beaten eggs, sugar, and Parmesan cheese until the mixture is thoroughly blended and the sugar has dissolved.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Dip the chicken breasts into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and gently lay them into the skillet. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter, and stir in garlic, sherry, lemon juice, and chicken base. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Be sure to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet as you stir. Return the chicken breasts to the sauce, and gently simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
- To serve, place a chicken breast on a plate, and top with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 194.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 415.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
FRENCH CHICKEN WITH SHERRY-NUTMEG SAUCE
Make and share this French Chicken With Sherry-Nutmeg Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the chicken in a non-stick frying pan.
- Cook slowly over moderate heat with no fat added until well browned.
- Drain off melted fat.
- Add the onion, broth and sherry.
- Sprinkle with seasonings.
- Cover and simmer over very low heat until nearly tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Uncover. Tip pan and skim fat form the liquid with a bulb-type baster.
- Continue to simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Whisk milk and flour together and stir into the pan.
- Cook and stir until sauce is bubbling and thick.
Tips:
- Ensure to pat your chicken dry with paper towels before searing it, as this will help it brown more evenly and get a crispy skin.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken breasts. If necessary, sear the chicken in batches to avoid steaming.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the chicken moist.
- If you don't have a sherry on hand, you can substitute dry white wine or chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of nutmeg in the sauce to your taste. A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
This French chicken with sherry nutmeg sauce is an easy yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve it with your favorite sides and you have a meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #healthy #main-dish #poultry #european #dinner-party #holiday-event #low-fat #chicken #dietary #low-sodium #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #low-carb #low-in-something #meat #chicken-thighs-legs
You'll also love