HERBED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BUTTERED LEEKS
Here's an adaptation of a lovely, simple recipe created by Chef Jerry Traunfeld; it arrived in one of NPR's Lynne Rossetto Kasper's "Weeknight Kitchen" emailings. If you prefer, substitute 1/2 cup chopped dill for the 2 Tbs tarragon or marjoram. For leeks as a side dish minus the chicken, just carry out steps 1 and 2, then season to taste and serve. For a different side dish, carry out steps 1 and 2 but substitute sliced carrots for half the leeks and add garlic to taste plus a little lemon juice.
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Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet bring the chicken broth and 2 Tbs butter to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Cook leeks in the broth mixture over medium heat about 8 minutes, until tender with the broth boiled down enough that leeks are not completely submerged.
- Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and place on top of the simmering leeks, spooning some of leeks over the chicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, 10-15 minutes until done.
- Remove chicken and keep warm on a warmed platter.
- Increase the heat under the leeks to high and stir in the lemon juice, the remaining 2 Tbs butter, and the chopped herb. When the butter melts, taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Pour the leek sauce over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 522.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 28.9
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Mwita Isano
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the leeks were perfectly cooked.
GiftOz
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken and leeks are always a hit with my family.
Michael Oliver
[email protected]I'm glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and leeks.
shaikh Anwar
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making a few changes. For example, I would add more herbs and spices to the chicken.
Tony Franqui
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
Shukar ullah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this dish turned out terrible. The chicken was tough and the leeks were mushy.
nadya toledano
[email protected]This dish was good, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I think I would have liked it better with a different sauce.
Mimi Perez
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ghulam Qader Chohan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have liked it better if it was simpler.
Phelly Jongilanga
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken was dry and the leeks were overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Abby Gyakie
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with more herbs.
Shafqat Uthmanzi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks were so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Anthony Franks
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and the leeks were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
gilbert mulenga Taimolo
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and leeks.
Iqra Saidul
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken and leeks are always a hit with my family.
CHAKAR Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I loved this dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the leeks were surprisingly flavorful.
Jameson Sechrist
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the chicken and leeks turned out perfectly.
Dipuo Ratladi
[email protected]I made this last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the leeks added a wonderful flavor.
Moreen Parker
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the leeks were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.