Braised Chicken with Prune Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 6
Braised chicken with a sweet and savory prune sauce
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( Olive oil works good , too )
1 carrot , scraped and cut into 1/2 inch wide rounds
1 stalk celery , coarsely chopped
1 cup onion , finely chopped
1 sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
1 cup chicken broth
water
1/2 lb pitted prune
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
410
Sugar
25g
Fat
16g
Braised chicken is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family dinner. In this recipe, the chicken is cooked until it is fall-apart tender and then smothered in a luscious prune sauce. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is truly delightful and makes for a memorable dining experience. Whether you serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread, you are sure to be pleased with the results.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
4.Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5.Add the carrot, celery, and onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
6.Add the parsley, bay leaf, chicken broth, and enough water to cover the vegetables.
7.Return the chicken to the skillet and add the prunes, lemon juice, and sugar.
8.Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.
9.Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
10.Mix the flour with a small amount of water to make a paste.
11.Stir the paste into the sauce and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
12.Serve the chicken with the prune sauce and enjoy!

PROS

Braising the chicken makes it tender and flavorful, and the sweet and savory prune sauce is a unique and delicious accompaniment.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit of time and effort to prepare, and the sauce may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and many essential nutrients, while prunes are rich in fiber and antioxidants. This recipe is also relatively low in calories and fat, but high in flavor.

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