Butter-Basted Chicken Breast

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Chicken Breast 12 Ounce
Shallot 1 Each
Garlic Herb Butter 1 Each
Demi-Glace 4 Ounce
Sour Cream 2 Ounce
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
  Total Time: 20 Minutes
  Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  Cook time: 15 Minutes

Servings:
  2

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Cook Chicken
  Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.
  Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.
  During last 2 minutes of cooking, reduce heat to low and add garlic herb butter.
  Spoon over chicken until coated.
  Turn off heat.
  Leaving butter in pan, transfer chicken to a cutting board.

Step 2: Make Sauce
  Add minced shallot to pan with reserved garlic herb butter.
  Cook over low heat until softened, 1-2 minutes.
  Stir in demi-glace and ΒΌ cup water.
  Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  Turn off heat.
  Stir in sour cream and any resting juices from chicken.
  Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Plate and Serve
  Slice chicken.
  Divide chicken between plates.
  Spoon sauce over chicken.
  Serve.

Recommended Pairings:
  Candied-Bacon Brussels Sprouts
  Mashed Potatoes

Categories: Chicken

Recipe inspired by:
  Hello Fresh
  https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/butter-basted-chicken-breasts-612f99695d897146fc0e0321