TREFETHEN MERLOT CHICKEN

Ingredients

• TREFETHEN MERLOT CHICKEN
• (Serves 2-4)
• Ingredients
• 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half horizontally
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
• 1/2 cup Merlot
• 1/4 cup cranberry or cherry juice
• 1/2 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons coarse grained mustard
• Minced fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Method
In large skillet, heat butter over moderate high heat until hot: Sauté chicken breasts 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just springy to the touch. Transfer chicken to warm plate and cover loosely. Add carrot, shallots and garlic to the skillet, cooking over moderate heat, stirring for approximately 3 minutes, or until just tender.

Remove vegetables to the plate with the chicken. Add coriander, Merlot and cranberry or cherry juice to the skillet and boil until it is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Add the cream and boil the liquid until it is thickened slightly. Strain. Stir in the mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken and the vegetables and any juices that have accumulated on the plate and quickly heat the mixture over moderate heat, stirring until it is hot. Transfer chicken to a heated platter, spoon sauce and vegetables over it and sprinkle chicken with parsley.

Submitted 6/11/06.
Source: trefethen.com
Submitted By: merstar unicorn

TREFETHEN MERLOT CHICKEN