Brandy-Chocolate Chicken Recipe

Name: Brandy-Chocolate Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup salt, plus; 2 tablespoons salt; 4 cups water; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ¼ cup flour; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons pure olive oil or 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; ⅓ cup dried cherries; ⅓ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons brandy

Servings: persons

¼ cup salt, plus
2 tablespoons salt
4 cups water
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
¼ cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons pure olive oil or 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons brandy

1
Mix salt into water in a large bowl or zip-top plastic bag until dissolved.
2
Add chicken and allow to brine for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
Remove breasts from brine, rinse with water, and pat dry with paper towels.
4
Preheat oven to 200.
5
Pour flour onto a plate or pie pan and roll each breast in flour, patting gently to lightly coat.
6
Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in a heavy 12-inch skillet.
7
Swirl to mix, and cook until butter begins to color.
8
Lay breasts in pan and cook, undisturbed, until brown, about 5 minutes.
9
Turn chicken pieces over and cook on second side, undisturbed, until juices begin to clot around pieces, 57 minutes.
10
Remove chicken and keep warm in the oven while making sauce.
11
Add chicken broth to skillet, scraping to release any brown bits.
12
Boil until reduced to 1 cup, 810 minutes.
13
Add cherries and vinegar; boil until spoon scraped across pan bottom leaves a visible path in sauce, 810 minutes.
14
Stir in chocolate and add brandy.
15
Spoon over chicken breasts and serve.
16
PER SERVING: 384 cal.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup salt, plus, 2 tablespoons salt, 4 cups water, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Brandy-Chocolate Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brandy-Chocolate Chicken

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