UPTOWN CHICKEN & RED-EYE GRAVY

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This is adapted from Cooking Light. I have been making this for about 25 years. I serve it with slices of grilled polenta, but would be good with grits or potatoes.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 halves)
2 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 c chopped ham (i use lunchmeat type sliced ham)
1/2 c strong brewed coffee
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 medium portebello mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag, and shake to coat.
  • 2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Combine ham, coffee, 1/4 cup water, and sugar; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  • 3. Add mushrooms; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done and mushrooms are tender. Remove chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon, place on a platter, and keep warm.
  • 4. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, and stir with a wire whisk; add to cooking liquid in skillet. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon over chicken and mushrooms and serve.

Adrift cannon786
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Overall, this is a great recipe for chicken and gravy. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and delicious.


GINGER GAMEING
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover coffee. The coffee adds a rich flavor to the gravy.


Zb Baloch
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I would recommend making this recipe ahead of time. The chicken and gravy can be reheated and still taste great.


Hana Ali
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken and gravy are both elegant and delicious.


vivian porter
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I would recommend serving this dish with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Soborna Akter
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is worth it. The chicken and gravy are both delicious.


Phillip Zilliot
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I would recommend using a dark meat chicken for this recipe. The dark meat is more flavorful and will hold up better in the gravy.


Laura Yakich
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The gravy is flavorful and the chicken is tender.


Mr. Apon 07
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the gravy.


pratiksha singh
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the gravy was delicious.


matt alps
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I would recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through.


Anish Basnet
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a little thin, so I added some cornstarch to thicken it up.


rαωαn Fιrαs
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Garrett Walters
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Almina Kawsar Almina Kawsar
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the gravy was flavorful.


Mureed Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I would recommend using a cast iron skillet for the best results.


ron jesser
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a little bland, so I added some extra spices.


Adeel Jani
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The red-eye gravy was a bit too salty for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ehsanullah Omarzai
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This Uptown Chicken with Red-Eye Gravy was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.