Chicken Breasts With Basil Sauce

Submitted by Whisper

"We eat a lot of chicken in our house, so I'm always looking for new recipes. I found this one in Applehood and Motherpie cookbook by the Jr. League of Rochester. It's quite simple but elegant, great for dinner anytime or when you have company."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2 egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

directions

1. Place chicken in skillet with wine.
2. Cover and cook over medium heat until done (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, cream, salt, 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, parsley and basil.
5. Pour egg yolk mixture into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
7. Remove breasts from pan using a slotted spoon.
8. Place on warmed serving platter.
9. Pour sauce over breasts just before serving.