Chicken Veronique Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 whole medium chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and halved lengthwise
 Lemon1/2 Small
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Dry white wine1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 Tablespoon
 1/4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
 Paprika
 Cold water1 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch2 Teaspoon
 Seedless green grapes3/4 Cup (16 tbs), halved

Directions

Rub chicken well with the lemon; sprinkle lightly with salt.
In skillet brown chicken slowly in hot butter or margarine about 10 minutes, turning chicken pieces as necessary to brown evenly.
Drain off fat.
Add wine, 2 tablespoons water, and the chicken bouillon granules.
Cover and simmer for 25 to 35 minutes or till chicken is tender, spooning wine mixture over chicken occasionally.
Remove chicken to serving platter.
Sprinkle with paprika; keep warm.
Skim fat from pan juices.
Measure juices, adding water if necessary to make 3/4 cup, Return juices to pan.
Stir 1 tablespoon cold water into cornstarch; stir into juices.
Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture is thickened and bubbly Add grapes and heat through.
Spoon the grape sauce over chicken.
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
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