Cherry Ancho Chicken

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Chicken Breast 10 Ounce
Lemon 1 Each
Cherry Jam 2 Tablespoon
Scallion 1 Each
Ancho Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon
Chicken Demi-Glace 1 Unit
Butter 1 Tablespoon
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
  Total Time: 30 Minutes
  Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  Cook time: 20 Minutes

Servings:
  2

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
  Wash and dry all produce.
  Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
  Zest and quarter lemon.

Step 2: Cook Chicken
  Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season 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, 3-5 minutes per side.
  Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate.
  Wipe out pan.

Step 3: Make Sauce
  Heat same pan over medium heat.
  Add 1 TBSP butter, remaining scallion whites, and chili powder to taste (start with ΒΌ tsp and add more from there if you like things spicy).
  Cook for 1 minute.
  Stir in demi-glace, jam, and 1/4 cup water.
  Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  Squeeze in juice from 1 lemon wedge.
  Turn off heat.

Step 4: Finish and Serve
  Divide chicken between plates.
  Spoon sauce over chicken.
  Sprinkle with scallion greens.

Recommended Pairings:
  Roasted Carrots
  Scallion Rice

Categories: Chicken

Recipe inspired by:
  Hello Fresh
  https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cherry-ancho-chicken-5e9dd34713114d7b1f4419c8