Chicken With Brandy-Pear Sauce

Name: Chicken With Brandy-Pear Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 portions, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 chicken breasts; 2 medium pears, peeled and sliced thin; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; salt; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated; pepper

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Recipe by Jordan Elwell

A relatively simple and flavorful way to make chicken, all in one skillet. The sweetness of the pear is balanced by a good dry cheese; I've listed parmesan but padano is even better. This is a good one to show off your presentation skills; a lemon twist or creatively sliced pear looks great on top.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 2

YIELD: 2 portions

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons butter
2

teaspoons olive oil
4

chicken breasts
2

medium pears, peeled and sliced thin
2

teaspoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄

cup onion, minced
2

garlic cloves, crushed
¹⁄₂

cup brandy
¹⁄₄

cup chicken broth
2

teaspoons honey
¹⁄₂

teaspoon thyme
salt
¹⁄₄

cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
Cook chicken completely. Remove and set aside, keeping it warm.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet, add pears and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Saute until pears are barely tender, around 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook onion and garlic one minute. Add brandy, broth, honey, and thyme.
Boil until thickened, around 3-4 minutes. Add pears and heat for 2 more minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle cheese lightly over chicken breasts, then cover with sauce. Don't drown the chicken.

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