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Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce

Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce Recipe

Needs to marinate at least 6 hours (not including in cooking times).
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Calories 519.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemons, zest of, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh savory
  • 3 -4 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 4 -6 lemon slices
  • 1 cup nonvintage champagne
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Instructions
 

  • With a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in quarters, lenghtwise.
  • Arrange in a single layer in a large glass baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine wine, lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 tbsp savory.
  • Pour over chicken breasts.
  • Cover and refridgerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375*.
  • Bake for 20-25 min or until chicken is tender, adding tomato quarters to baking dish during last 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour cognac in small saucepan.
  • Warm it and flame it with a match.
  • When flames subside, add butter and saute lemon slices for 2 minute per side.
  • Add champagne to saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the cream and creme fraiche.
  • Boil to the consistency of thick creme.
  • Add remaining 2 tbsp chopped savory.
  • Arrange chicken and tomatoes on plates.
  • Spoon over sauce and garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutrition

Serving: 277gCalories: 519.5kcalCarbohydrates: 11.7gProtein: 29.3gFat: 33.3gSaturated Fat: 16.8gCholesterol: 157.6mgSodium: 127.2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.8g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Meat, Poultry, Savory
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