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

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.

Notes

Recommended Pairings
Roasted Carrots
Scallion Rice

Categories:
Chicken

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