| 4 | each | chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless | |
| 4 | tablespoons |
butter |
melted |
| 1 | x | salt | * |
| 1 | x | white pepper | * |
| 1 | x | garlic powder | * |
| 1 | x | wine | * |
| Sauce | |||
| 2 | each | shallots | finely chopped* |
| 2 | cloves |
garlic |
pressed |
| 1 | tablespoon |
butter |
|
| 1/4 | cup | white wine | dry* |
| 1/4 | cup | chicken broth | undiluted |
| 2 | tablespoons | parsley leaves | |
| 1 | pinch | thyme | * |
| 1 | cup | cream | |
| 1 | teaspoon | lemon juice | |
Dust chicken lightly with flour and baste with 4 tablespoons melted butter.
Sprinkle with salt, white pepper, and garlic powder.
Place chicken in a 9 by 13 inch roasting pan and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes or until just cooked through.
Do not overcook.
Meanwhile, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until the shallots are soft, but not browned.
Add wine and broth and cook over medium-high heat until the liquids have reduced to about one-half.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer sauce until slightly thickened, abot 3 minutes.
Place the warm chicken on a lovely platter and spoon the sauce over all.
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2013-05-20