Chicken With Mushroom Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Mushroom Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 whole chicken breasts, halved; 1/2 cup leeks or 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 whole chicken breasts, halved
1/2 cup leeks or 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp melted butter and lemon juice.
2
Place chicken on a greased broiler pan, broil 6-8 inches from heat, turning every 10 minutes and basting with lemon-butter mixture, 30-35 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan until sizzling.
4
Stir in leeks and mushrooms.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
6
Stir in flour.
7
Add chicken broth, continue cooking and stir constantly until mixture is thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
In a small bowl, combine cilantro, milk, and pepper. Add to mushroom sauce, and continue to stir for a minute or two until thickened.
10
Serve sauce over chicken.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 whole chicken breasts, halved, 1/2 cup leeks or 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Mushroom Cilantro Sauce 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.

Chicken With Mushroom Cilantro Sauce

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